Former Black Stars player Asamoah Gyan has claimed that the recent Kantamanto fire outbreak may have been politically motivated.
In a passionate outburst on Instagram Live, Gyan suggested that the incident could have been orchestrated by either the New Patriotic Party (NPP) or the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for political reasons.
Explaining the potential motives of the two main political parties, Gyan alleged that the NDC might have started the fire as part of a strategy to begin a new project in the area without directly displacing traders.
“What is happening, it could be NPP or NDC. The NDC might want to start a project in the area and not know how to relocate the people, so they would clear the place. It’s also possible that the NDC needs funds, so they destroy the market and seek a loan from the Bank of Ghana,” he claimed.
Regarding the NPP, Gyan speculated that they could have set the fire to shift blame onto the NDC.
“It’s possible that the NPP wanted to destroy it so people would accuse the NDC. I’m not taking sides because I won’t allow myself to be manipulated again,” he stated.
The devastating fire, which tore through the Kantamanto market, caused extensive damage to many shops and properties.
The Ghana National Fire Service confirmed that the blaze, which began around 1 a.m. on Thursday, January 2, 2024, has been contained, with ongoing efforts to prevent further destruction.
Thirteen fire tenders were dispatched to the site to combat the intense flames. Firefighters have been working tirelessly to control the fire and stop it from spreading.
Footage from the scene shows the market shrouded in smoke, with the fire visibly wreaking havoc on the area.
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