The chairperson for the committee established to raise funds to support victims of the Appiatse explosion, Rev. Joyce Aryee, has appealed to Ghanaians to support the fund in order for them to raise the needed resources to support the persons affected.
The respected woman of God indicated that the disaster was unfortunate and Ghanaians must support those who were affected.
The fund was established to enable the general public to contribute to support the victims of the deadly incident and reconstruct the community which was brought down by the explosion.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5Fm, Rev. Joyce Aryee asked the public to be hospitable and compassionate toward the victims as well as demonstrate care for them.
The Founder of Salt and Light Ministries added that they have been asked to ensure that there is an equitable distribution of the funds that would be generated.
“We have been asked to ensure that there is an equitable distribution of the funds, ensure transparency, accountability, and truthfulness. We are appealing to Ghanaians to support the fund. Some individuals have already expressed their readiness to support the fund. We will soon open an account where they can send the money to. We are working towards that. Give us up to next week Tuesday, we will make available the account details for the fund,” she added.
Meanwhile, she has disclosed that the committee will accept both cash and kind, and persons who wish to donate relief items including drugs and building materials can do so.
She explained that the government wants to reconstruct the community and any form of donation would go a long way to help in that regard.
The explosion, which occurred around midday on Thursday, January 20, resulted from a collision between a truck belonging to Maxam Ghana Limited which was transporting explosives to a mining company, and a tricycle.
The impact of the collision was said to have caused the explosives to detonate, causing the vehicle to explode.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana