Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, has boldly stated that if a structure is unsafe, then it must be pulled down.
The Ga Mantse urged the government to rigorously enforce building regulations following the collapse of the Accra Newtown building on Sunday, March 29.
According to the Ga Mantse, if a structure is unsafe, then it must be broken down with a new structure erected.
Speaking during a visit to the collapse of a four-storey building at Accra Newtown, Ga Mantse, Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II stated, “It is important that we ensure that our building codes are adhered to. If the structure is unsafe, as you said, with the engineering, then it must be broken down. We must even now see if this is the only part of the building that is defective and why it has collapsed.
“Of course, if the rest of the structures are unsafe, then they must be broken down and a new structure erected. We can’t live like this,” he said.
“I am praying for a speedy recovery for all who have been admitted to the hospital. I hear nine have been discharged. For those who have passed, we say our condolences,” he said.
In related news, Abdulai Mahama, a road and building consultant, has said many buildings in Accra are structurally unsafe and are only standing by the grace of God.
According to Engineer Mahama, Ghanaians keep ignoring all the laws and then expect God to hold the buildings.
Engineer Mahama warned that many developers continue to ignore building laws, with the situation posing a serious risk to lives.
He asserted that structural failures could occur at any time, calling for stricter enforcement of building regulations.
Engineer Mahama urged property owners to subject their structures to professional assessment to prevent future disasters.
Speaking on Breakfast Daily on Channel One TV on March 30, 2026, Engineer Mahama stated, “Indiscipline is just on the rise, especially when it comes to building. We ignore all the laws, and then we expect God to hold the buildings. Most buildings in Accra, I can say, are standing by the grace of God”.
“When God takes his eyes off for a microsecond, a lot of buildings will be off in Accra. We should engage engineers to go and assess our buildings. Every building standing can be assessed by any engineer who is worth his salt,” he added.
His comments come in the wake of the collapse of a building near the Newtown Experimental school, with Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, the Interior Minister, revealing that three people have died following the collapse of a three-storey building at Accra New Town.
Twenty victims rescued so far have been hospitalised, receiving treatment at various health facilities.
The tragic incident occurred on Sunday at an uncompleted structure within the premises of the Accra New Town Experimental Basic School.
Reports suggest the site was being used by Christian worshippers.
Earlier reports had revealed two deaths, but a recent official update places the death toll now at three.