The District Chief Executive for Ahafo AnoSouth West, Hon. Abubakar Sedik, has donated GHS 10,000 to support a victim of a recent fire outbreak in Betoom, Mankranso.

The unfortunate incident, which occured on wednesday, March 10, 2026, destroyed a room in a residential building, leaving the occupant, Kwaku Gyedu, and his family devasted as all his belongings were completely burnt in the fire.

Presenting the suuport, Hon. Sedik expressed sympathy to the victim and assured him of his concern for residents affected by such disasters.

He explained that the donations was to help Mr. Gyedu begin rebuilding the burnt room and restore some hope after the loss.

Hon. Abubakar Sedik has also provided a place for the victim and his family to occupy until the building is built and completed.

Meanwhile, the Assembly Member for the Betoom Electoral Area, Hon. Paul Kwesi Amegboe, used the opportunity to appeal to the DCE and District Assembly to facilitate the deployment of officers from the Ghana National Fire Service to Mankranso to occupy the completed fire station in Mankranso.

According to him, the presence of fire officers in the area will ensure a quick response to fire outbreaks and help protect lives and property within the District.

Residents who gathered at the scene also commended the DCE for his swift intervention and continued support to people in distress across the District.