Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang this morning visited the Accra New Town Experimental School following the collapse of a multi-storey building on the premises. She received a detailed briefing on the situation and ongoing rescue efforts.
She was accompanied by the Minister for the Interior, Hon. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, alongside officials from the Ghana Armed Forces’ 48 Engineer Regiment, Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, National Ambulance Service, and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO).
Rescue operations have so far led to the recovery of 23 victims, while three lives have tragically been lost. The Vice President commended the swift and coordinated response of emergency services and highlighted the critical role played by members of the local community, who acted as first responders in the early stages. Clearing of debris is expected to continue over the coming days.
On behalf of President John Dramani Mahama, Opoku-Agyemang extended condolences to the affected families and stressed the need to move beyond emergency response to tackle the root causes of such incidents. She emphasised strict adherence to building regulations and accountability at all levels.
The Vice President also visited victims receiving treatment at the 37 Military Hospital and the Police Hospital, where she was received by Inspector-General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno. At the University of Ghana Medical Centre (UGMC), she was joined by the Minister for Health, Hon. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, as she assured victims of Government’s full support during this difficult time.
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