Parliament calls for probe after Accra Newtown building collapse
Parliament has demanded a full-scale investigation and prosecution of engineers responsible for the collapse of a building at Accra Newtown. The collapse occurred on Sunday, 29 March 2026, when an old school building near the Experimental Junior High School, reportedly being used as a makeshift place of worship, caved in. Three people were killed and 23 others, including three minors, were trapped.
Mahama Ayariga, the Majority Leader, visited the disaster site and said, "It calls into question the way we supervise projects and construction in this country. Time and time again, it is only when structures collapse and lives are lost that the issue is discussed, yet little is done afterwards. Engineers supervising these structures must be held accountable." Emergency teams from the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) and local residents conducted rescue operations. Twenty victims were safely recovered and rushed to nearby health facilities for treatment. The GNFS confirmed that its first and second rescue teams arrived within 20 minutes of the distress call.
Attention now turns to the engineers, contractors, and regulatory authorities responsible for the collapsed structure. Parliament and the public are demanding swift action to prevent future loss of life.
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Ghana's Parliament is calling for an investigation into the collapse of a building in Accra Newtown - raising questions about construction oversight. This incident has sparked concerns about accountability and safety standards in the country's building sector.
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