'I was sacked like a goat' - Henry Quartey fumes after being chased away at Newtown
Henry Quartey accused security agencies of politicizing the rescue mission on March 29, 2026, in Newtown, stating he was "sacked like a goat." He alleged he was asked to leave the scene because of his political affiliation and expressed disappointment, saying, "It is so disgraceful. 3 confirmed dead, 15 rescued as security services continue search for trapped victims" and "This is bad politics." He further stated, "National security, police and soldiers are sacking me like a goat and I want the whole world to know. I came to help but they have sacked me, so I am leaving."
Quartey claimed that personnel from national security, the police, and the military forced him out of the area. He also said, "I am pinning this on the Ghana Police Service. Having served as Interior Minister before, I believe they have shown misconduct today. It is very disrespectful." The Ghana National Fire Service reported via UTV Ghana that 20 victims have been rescued.
The incident occurred after the collapse of the 14-year-old Accra Newtown Experimental School building following heavy rainfall on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Rescue operations are ongoing. Security agencies, including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Armed Forces, and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), are on the ground to rescue trapped victims.
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Henry Quartey, former Interior and Greater Accra Regional Minister, reports being asked to leave the rescue mission site after a building collapse in Newtown. Quartey's frustration hints at deeper political issues - but what could they be?
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