Update: Uncompleted hotel collapses; 1 dead, 4 others feared dead

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Moses 10 years ago

Nii Oko- Vandapour was called to stop the development of this building when it was coming up but he refused to come but now he is at the scene as if he is sympathising with the people. if you ask him today, he will deny.

Nii Oko- Vandapour was called to stop the development of this building when it was coming up but he refused to come but now he is at the scene as if he is sympathising with the people. if you ask him today, he will deny.
Angel 10 years ago

Why all this collapse buildings? What kind of materials are they using?

Why all this collapse buildings? What kind of materials are they using?
Don Blunt 10 years ago

They are using MADE IN GHANA CEMENT, and above all, less than the amount specified by the engineers

They are using MADE IN GHANA CEMENT, and above all, less than the amount specified by the engineers
Fedup 10 years ago

The materials are not only bad but they also use cheap labor for construction

The materials are not only bad but they also use cheap labor for construction
OZA 10 years ago

This is evidence of the kind of architecture and materials used for the construction. Most of the time, the engineering is good bud the builders use cheap materials and usually LESS of it.

This is evidence of the kind of architecture and materials used for the construction. Most of the time, the engineering is good bud the builders use cheap materials and usually LESS of it.
Gye Nyame 10 years ago

This is why people should be careful what flat they buy -- there so many flats mushrooming everywhere in Ghana but I doubt if proper inspections were done at various points of construction.

This is why people should be careful what flat they buy -- there so many flats mushrooming everywhere in Ghana but I doubt if proper inspections were done at various points of construction.
Kwaku A. Danso 10 years ago

Folks, My experience between 2000 and now building my house and some Flats show the poor workmanship of workers. Sometimes deliberate village trained apprenticed men, sometimes cutting corners on iron rods and component mater ...
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Folks, My experience between 2000 and now building my house and some Flats show the poor workmanship of workers. Sometimes deliberate village trained apprenticed men, sometimes cutting corners on iron rods and component materials, and sometimes out of ignorance. Cheap Chinese imported materials is also a reason.
There is the need for certification and standards of artisans and craftsmen in Ghana. I alerted GREDA and the government but no action.
PROPHETESS 10 years ago

GOD TALKS TO TB JOSHUA. HE SEES ALL THIS DISASTERS.

GOD TALKS TO TB JOSHUA. HE SEES ALL THIS DISASTERS.
Abena 10 years ago

Stop deceiving yourself with Tb Joshua, he's only a sinful human being like yourself. He can never predict any unforeseen event or tragedy. He's not GOD! This building probably has a bad foundation and it was an accident on t ...
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Stop deceiving yourself with Tb Joshua, he's only a sinful human being like yourself. He can never predict any unforeseen event or tragedy. He's not GOD! This building probably has a bad foundation and it was an accident on the wait. Don't disturb our ears with this your human worshipping nonsense.
Lord Dennings 10 years ago

than you abena

than you abena
Corrupt Justice 10 years ago

You will be prosecuted for unholy act of impersonating.

You will be prosecuted for unholy act of impersonating.
Light 10 years ago

I just dnt know why Ghanaians refuse to understand God/Allah in their live.

I just dnt know why Ghanaians refuse to understand God/Allah in their live.
Atta-Mills 10 years ago

Nii Oko- Vandapour was given 40 million by the man who owns the building of that useless Hotel . Nii Oko- Vandapour didn't answer all the sensible question that came out because he knows what he has done. may God forgive us.

Nii Oko- Vandapour was given 40 million by the man who owns the building of that useless Hotel . Nii Oko- Vandapour didn't answer all the sensible question that came out because he knows what he has done. may God forgive us.
readi 2 dye 10 years ago

I said it...boycott vondafone...100!

I said it...boycott vondafone...100!
BUMBEBO LONDON 10 years ago

BROTHER MAN, CAN HE NOT SEE ANY GOOD COMING OUR WAY? YEEEEI!

BROTHER MAN, CAN HE NOT SEE ANY GOOD COMING OUR WAY? YEEEEI!
LARYEAH 10 years ago

CHINA MATERIALS

CHINA MATERIALS
Benjamin Nyatanyahu 10 years ago

But why China sky scrapers are not collapsing? Think again man.

But why China sky scrapers are not collapsing? Think again man.
Victor 10 years ago

You think the quality they use in China is what they will ship to Ghana? Small boys are young!!! We have a big problem in our hands, you fool.

You think the quality they use in China is what they will ship to Ghana? Small boys are young!!! We have a big problem in our hands, you fool.
MENSAH-ELTHAM 10 years ago

HELLO GHANAIANS, "THERE IS A DIVINE PURPOSE BEHIND THIS FRUITFUL UNIVERSE, WHOSE FIFTEEN-BILLION-YEAR HISTORY HAS TURNED A BALL OF ENERGY INTO HOME OF SAINTS AND SCIENTISTS THIS PURPOSE HAS BEEN AT WORK IN JUST ONE WORLD OF C ...
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HELLO GHANAIANS, "THERE IS A DIVINE PURPOSE BEHIND THIS FRUITFUL UNIVERSE, WHOSE FIFTEEN-BILLION-YEAR HISTORY HAS TURNED A BALL OF ENERGY INTO HOME OF SAINTS AND SCIENTISTS THIS PURPOSE HAS BEEN AT WORK IN JUST ONE WORLD OF CONSISTENT PHYSICAL LAW".
THERE'S ALWAYS ALTERNATIVE YES WE CAN. EYE ZU!!!!!!!!
DAN 10 years ago

yes blame the mayor-what about the people who should know better and do the right thing from scratch

yes blame the mayor-what about the people who should know better and do the right thing from scratch
Don Blunt 10 years ago

Can anyone blame JDM for choosing to spend his holidays in a Dubai Hotel?

Can anyone blame JDM for choosing to spend his holidays in a Dubai Hotel?
PROPHETESS 10 years ago

PROPHET TB JOSHUA PREDICTED THIS COLLAPSE AND THE COLLAPSE OF THE BUILDINGS IN NYC.

PROPHET TB JOSHUA PREDICTED THIS COLLAPSE AND THE COLLAPSE OF THE BUILDINGS IN NYC.
Lucy 10 years ago

Oh shut up with TB Joshua nonsense! Why didn't he predict the four followers who died trying to get fake tap water deemed 'anointed'?

Oh shut up with TB Joshua nonsense! Why didn't he predict the four followers who died trying to get fake tap water deemed 'anointed'?
DR KUFFOUR 10 years ago

Prophetess or whatever you call yourself, Pls where can one find or read that prediction? I will comment further after reading that prddiction. Peace!!!

Prophetess or whatever you call yourself, Pls where can one find or read that prediction? I will comment further after reading that prddiction. Peace!!!
Don Blunt 10 years ago

Just like he predicted to receive a Big Blow from a prophetess?

Just like he predicted to receive a Big Blow from a prophetess?
Benjamin Nyatanyahu 10 years ago

TB Joshua,where is the Malasian missing plane?
Today is the 5th day and you are not talking ,why?

TB Joshua,where is the Malasian missing plane?
Today is the 5th day and you are not talking ,why?
Akos 10 years ago

Good one Benjamin, hopefully, this PR turned prophetess will deliver your request to him. Sad how some people put so much faith in fake prophets

Good one Benjamin, hopefully, this PR turned prophetess will deliver your request to him. Sad how some people put so much faith in fake prophets
KAKABO 10 years ago

The only surprising thing about collapsing buildings in Ghana is the fact that they do not occur everyday and that they do not kill people more than they are doing. We live in a society where basic laws and processes have gon ...
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The only surprising thing about collapsing buildings in Ghana is the fact that they do not occur everyday and that they do not kill people more than they are doing. We live in a society where basic laws and processes have gone to the dogs with no one ready to follow just two steps put in place by the law. The question is does the owner of this building have a building permit and which municipality approved it. If the owner does not have a building permit then the question is does the municipality know about this illegal structure and if so what did they do about it. Another question is which engineers Architects,geo-technical surveyors structural engineers, contractor etc were employed to design and build this building. In Ghana this matter will come and go without anything happening to anyone . However in some serious countries all the people who have something to do with the structure would go to jail. The Achimota one came and passed without anyone being held accountable so what do you think will happen this time . Absolute nothing. This is Ghana You are welcome.
Mensah 10 years ago

Cordoned off the area without digging? What kinf of police do we have in this country? Insted of start diggin right away,they cordoned off the area without digging.

Cordoned off the area without digging? What kinf of police do we have in this country? Insted of start diggin right away,they cordoned off the area without digging.
The Son of Man 10 years ago

You cordon the area to secure the area stop unwanted people from trespassing and then the real workers can then do their job. You can start digging immediately. Secure the area and then begin to look for survivors. Securin ...
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You cordon the area to secure the area stop unwanted people from trespassing and then the real workers can then do their job. You can start digging immediately. Secure the area and then begin to look for survivors. Securing the area should not take time at all.
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

Mensah, IF you cannot think properly, LEAVE THE THINKING to those who can! Stupid Fool! The Police ALSO did some training too.

Mensah, IF you cannot think properly, LEAVE THE THINKING to those who can! Stupid Fool! The Police ALSO did some training too.
LT COL CHEAT MAN 10 years ago

THEY TAKE BRIBE EVERY WHERE SO WAT DO U EXPECT?

THEY TAKE BRIBE EVERY WHERE SO WAT DO U EXPECT?
NIMA YOUTH FORUM 10 years ago

Ghana police are disgrace to our nation all they know is to harass innocent citizens God will punish all police men including the IGP

Ghana police are disgrace to our nation all they know is to harass innocent citizens God will punish all police men including the IGP
BABA YARA 10 years ago

MAHAMA MUST GO

MAHAMA MUST GO
KOO 10 years ago

VERY COMMON IN GHANA AND AFRICA, VERY SHORT SIGHTEDNESS, LACK IRRESPONSIBLE ACCOUTABLE SAFETY REGULATIONS EVEN IF THE LAW IS THERE NO ENFORCEMENT

VERY COMMON IN GHANA AND AFRICA, VERY SHORT SIGHTEDNESS, LACK IRRESPONSIBLE ACCOUTABLE SAFETY REGULATIONS EVEN IF THE LAW IS THERE NO ENFORCEMENT
TEE 10 years ago

MAHAMA CAN'T RULE GHANA BUT HE WANTS MORE YEARS, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THAT.

MAHAMA CAN'T RULE GHANA BUT HE WANTS MORE YEARS, WHAT IS THE MEANING OF THAT.
bonne 10 years ago

Aboaba idiot. Tribal shit. Bring ur fathers to be president. You have no sense.

Aboaba idiot. Tribal shit. Bring ur fathers to be president. You have no sense.
K..muni 10 years ago

What has mahama done for ghana other than calamities? he is not only an incompetent president, he is bad luck to the country as a whole. fucking get rid of him in the next election.

What has mahama done for ghana other than calamities? he is not only an incompetent president, he is bad luck to the country as a whole. fucking get rid of him in the next election.
dani 10 years ago

ANYONE THAT DONT AGREE IS IGNORATE AND LIVES IN DENIAL MAHAMA IS DESTROYING GHANA EVERY DAY THAT GOS BY

ANYONE THAT DONT AGREE IS IGNORATE AND LIVES IN DENIAL MAHAMA IS DESTROYING GHANA EVERY DAY THAT GOS BY
OBURONIBA FITAFITA 10 years ago

I used to wonder how bad builders could obtain permits to build so many frightening structures across the nation till I came to the realization that in Ghana safety measures can be overriden to accommodate a bidder with a neg ...
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I used to wonder how bad builders could obtain permits to build so many frightening structures across the nation till I came to the realization that in Ghana safety measures can be overriden to accommodate a bidder with a negotiable demand with money.

The so-called City Engineers, town planners, safety inspectors are mere nominal elements in an administrative process fraught with nonchalance, internecine politics, greed, ignorance and lack of leadership hands-on involvement.

After 57 years of Independence we must all bow our heads down in deep introspection to search for reasons behind our failures and shortcomings.

Take a high-rise building under construction at the Tetteh Quarshie Exchange as an example of my concern.
A mere spectacle of the building makes an onlooker question the sanity behind designing a forty story building whose top half over-laps the bottom half in weight and structure.

It is an obvious nursery of disaster awaiting its unfortunate day like this hotel's.

In a society where bribery and corruption take a better bite of civility, without good leadership interventions, they become difficult to control and prone to turning cancerous with ugly results of disorder and disaster.
ZoRRo 10 years ago

Wo brofo yedru paa, congrats

Wo brofo yedru paa, congrats
AKOSUA MEELEY 10 years ago

You always make sense. I hope our politicians read your writings.

You always make sense. I hope our politicians read your writings.
TEE 10 years ago

MAHAMA INCOMPETENT CLUELESS IDEALESS IS YIME TO GO, YOU ARE WASTING OUR TIME. LAWLESSNESS LEADERLESS VISIONLESS JUST GO

MAHAMA INCOMPETENT CLUELESS IDEALESS IS YIME TO GO, YOU ARE WASTING OUR TIME. LAWLESSNESS LEADERLESS VISIONLESS JUST GO
bonne 10 years ago

Bring ur mum to accra cycle. Useless bing.

Bring ur mum to accra cycle. Useless bing.
koffie 10 years ago

FAKE BUILDING CONTRACCTORS

FAKE BUILDING CONTRACCTORS
joseph 10 years ago

The foundation cannot support the weight of the concrete

The foundation cannot support the weight of the concrete
Kwame 10 years ago

Shame on the leadership of this country

Shame on the leadership of this country
Daniel opoku 10 years ago

God help us, contractors, pls do advice ownes

God help us, contractors, pls do advice ownes
K..muni 10 years ago

You ain't seen nothing yet! this is the price you pay for stupid leadership, and importing cheap stuff from china, dubai etc. when are we gonna learn a good lesson from the past..what next?

You ain't seen nothing yet! this is the price you pay for stupid leadership, and importing cheap stuff from china, dubai etc. when are we gonna learn a good lesson from the past..what next?
George 10 years ago

because everyone is talking you cheap and stupid idiot will also jump to write sheet when you cant afford kenkey and fish. shut up

because everyone is talking you cheap and stupid idiot will also jump to write sheet when you cant afford kenkey and fish. shut up
Tiffiny Ablorh 10 years ago

Another p/NDC Woyome project takes a nose drive!! Over 2.3B GhC goes to waste!!!

Another p/NDC Woyome project takes a nose drive!! Over 2.3B GhC goes to waste!!!
DANMARK 10 years ago

UN ADEQUATE CEMENT CAUSE THIS INCEDENT AND FAKE CONTRATORS CORRUPTION

UN ADEQUATE CEMENT CAUSE THIS INCEDENT AND FAKE CONTRATORS CORRUPTION
kk 10 years ago

Please write good English. Simple say inadequate cement, fake contractors and corruption have caused this incident.

Please write good English. Simple say inadequate cement, fake contractors and corruption have caused this incident.
DANMARK 10 years ago

CORRUPTION STARTED FROM THIS USELESS MAHAMA SINCE THIS MAN PAY BRIBE TO JUDGES AND OPEN THE WAY TO GREEDES

CORRUPTION STARTED FROM THIS USELESS MAHAMA SINCE THIS MAN PAY BRIBE TO JUDGES AND OPEN THE WAY TO GREEDES
Benjamin Nyatanyahu 10 years ago

You don't remember corruption started from the time of ADAM AND EVE?
We came to meet it .

You don't remember corruption started from the time of ADAM AND EVE?
We came to meet it .
readi 2 dye 10 years ago

Dumb motherfucker. So long as u use this name amon Fuck with ur ass..may jesus open ur eyes dumbass...boycott vondafone...don't really know why u choose to use the name of one who kills babies...y don't u just call ur self Le ...
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Dumb motherfucker. So long as u use this name amon Fuck with ur ass..may jesus open ur eyes dumbass...boycott vondafone...don't really know why u choose to use the name of one who kills babies...y don't u just call ur self Leopold ll....
papa yesu 10 years ago

I you do good you do for your self and if you do bad you do for you self. God is up there check every body

I you do good you do for your self and if you do bad you do for you self. God is up there check every body
Fufu 10 years ago

Eeii, na wa 4 your brofo sef, I beg!

Eeii, na wa 4 your brofo sef, I beg!
Nii Akwei 10 years ago

If you live in Korle-Gonno, near Korle-Bu Maternity Building you will know this popular expression.

If you live in Korle-Gonno, near Korle-Bu Maternity Building you will know this popular expression.
dani 10 years ago

THE ROAD AND MOTOR WAY FALLING APART ,BUILDING ARE COMING DOWN A TOTAL MESS UNDER MAHAMA BETTER AGENDA
WHAT ASHAME

THE ROAD AND MOTOR WAY FALLING APART ,BUILDING ARE COMING DOWN A TOTAL MESS UNDER MAHAMA BETTER AGENDA
WHAT ASHAME
OBRONI 10 years ago

Are we shocked over and over again ?
We Ghanaians don't respect artisans, and the system and parents keep pushing our children to became lawyers, doctors an even engineers. But trust me there is no construction engineer who ...
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Are we shocked over and over again ?
We Ghanaians don't respect artisans, and the system and parents keep pushing our children to became lawyers, doctors an even engineers. But trust me there is no construction engineer who ever lays 1 block or casts 1 pillar himself. We the educated ones leave that to UN-schooled masons, carpenters, steel benders etc. who don't even understand the basics about about construction because THERE IS NO SCHOOL FOR REAL PROFESSIONAL CONSTRUCTION SKILLS TRAINING.
ZUARUNGU 10 years ago

Why all these tragedies every now and then in Ghana. Today is road accident, tomorrow contact killings, the next is collapsed building, another time an aeroplane fallen on people ebey Ghana what dey go on ?

Why all these tragedies every now and then in Ghana. Today is road accident, tomorrow contact killings, the next is collapsed building, another time an aeroplane fallen on people ebey Ghana what dey go on ?
Maclean 10 years ago

This is the reward of greedy, poor and incompetent so-called builders, designers, architects, planners, engineers etc prowling the face of illusionary economic boom in Ghana.

This is the reward of greedy, poor and incompetent so-called builders, designers, architects, planners, engineers etc prowling the face of illusionary economic boom in Ghana.
Fedup 10 years ago

No Ghana is not cursed but rather, we have too many lazy and inept people parading as bosses

No Ghana is not cursed but rather, we have too many lazy and inept people parading as bosses
Kofi Debrah 10 years ago

is this human error or just a tragedy? God save us all.

is this human error or just a tragedy? God save us all.
Joel 10 years ago

If the AMA had stopped them several times because they don't have permit. 1 They should have ensured their inspectors monitored to see if work was still ongoing. 2. They should have sent the owner to court to stop him of that ...
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If the AMA had stopped them several times because they don't have permit. 1 They should have ensured their inspectors monitored to see if work was still ongoing. 2. They should have sent the owner to court to stop him of that illegality. 3. AMA should have demolished the building after a court order. If they did nothing of this then if means they are not fit to stay in office because they cannot enforce laws. After what happened to the Melcom building I thought they would have been serious on such issues. It is because in Ghana we hire but we hardly fire. The Mayor must take the responsibility for this lapse and resign or be fired. Ghana must work with those who are ready to work.
Di Carlo 10 years ago

what is wrong with this society?some of these buildings erected just dont have the adequate structural design and permission before they are erected.Simple science and common sense when you dealing with load you got to have a ...
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what is wrong with this society?some of these buildings erected just dont have the adequate structural design and permission before they are erected.Simple science and common sense when you dealing with load you got to have a structural engineer to design the beams and foundation to support that load.Unless someone got bribe and permit to build without follow up inspection.
DR KUFFOUR 10 years ago

My bro, you are right and we can put the problems of land, buildings and structral congestions in Ghana down to lack of rule of lawand supervision. Peace!!!

My bro, you are right and we can put the problems of land, buildings and structral congestions in Ghana down to lack of rule of lawand supervision. Peace!!!
B-WISE 10 years ago

I thank God it has not been completed to receive guests. My condolence to those affected.

I thank God it has not been completed to receive guests. My condolence to those affected.
AbasZ 10 years ago

Let them build with 6th senses.NDC Nkwaseafo.

Let them build with 6th senses.NDC Nkwaseafo.
canto 10 years ago

oh Ghana, what type of materials were they using to build this building. God help us hmmm,

oh Ghana, what type of materials were they using to build this building. God help us hmmm,
Abeeku Mensah 10 years ago

Hatred truly has a way of eating at people. In the case of Ghana, tribal hatred masked by political parties is showing us all how enacting bad laws by parliament controlled by any party hell bent on rewriting history and or m ...
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Hatred truly has a way of eating at people. In the case of Ghana, tribal hatred masked by political parties is showing us all how enacting bad laws by parliament controlled by any party hell bent on rewriting history and or marking their territory is wreaking havoc on Ghanaians. The direct linkages between collapsing concrete buildings (not mud house during rainy seasons or torrential rains) and Ghana's decentralization of land planning and development scheme is undeniable.
At best what advocates of land planning and development scheme touted was local oversight even when they knew darn well that in a culture of bribery, corruption and lack of standards what they seek was a free-for-all bribery schemes that will encourage shoddy work; we traded standards for expediency. There is no town, district, metro areas in Ghana where there are enough staff at land registration offices, construction permit offices, construction inspectors, etc and the capabilities to vigorously and effectively provide needed oversight to all the tasks they are mandated to do. So while the delay of a month or two would at least ensure there is a body present at a construction site, we chose not to delay construction at the expense of safety and human lives. It is the responsibility of departments with jurisdiction to identify cheap and faulty materials as well as poor construction methods that do not meet standard and no amount of decentralization will reconcile these loop holes we have unwittingly created. Ghana does not have to do what is practiced in the UK or USA not because those practices are not good but because we do not have the needed institutions of state with professional staff that will ensure successful outcomes as they do in the UK or USA. Let us, as a nation stop the blind transplantation of everything we see happen in civilized and developed UK or USA until we can have all requisite entities in place and are capable of holding people accountable for misdeeds at their hands or under their watch.
DR KUFFOUR 10 years ago

My brother, I agree with you and I don't know much about the entities required. But what stops us from holding people accountable for misdeeds at their hands or under their watch? Pls, tell me what happen to the owner of the ...
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My brother, I agree with you and I don't know much about the entities required. But what stops us from holding people accountable for misdeeds at their hands or under their watch? Pls, tell me what happen to the owner of the collapsed Melcom shop or what lessons did we learn since? Peace!!!
WTF 10 years ago

Computerization of the inspection regimen and the recruitment of new Civil Engineering graduates could mitigate the shortage of staff. I will not be counting my lucky stars, however, knowing that Mahama's priority is wasting ...
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Computerization of the inspection regimen and the recruitment of new Civil Engineering graduates could mitigate the shortage of staff. I will not be counting my lucky stars, however, knowing that Mahama's priority is wasting money appointing political cronies as "Ambassadors" and executives of "Boards", "Authorities", "Agencies", and "Committees".

Regardless, the question must be asked if the Accra Mayor is doing his job, especially providing critically-needed oversight of all branches of his administration?
Nii 10 years ago

Dont they have building regulations in ghana? Dont they have building inspectors or anything like that. the mayor isnt the one to the building works. thats the work of the appropriate authorities. the buildidng inspectors.
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Dont they have building regulations in ghana? Dont they have building inspectors or anything like that. the mayor isnt the one to the building works. thats the work of the appropriate authorities. the buildidng inspectors.
In Uk they take building regulations very seriously to avoid catastrophies like this. Even if u wanna build any extension to your own house,be it an extra toilet, bathroom or bedroom, you have to consult the council and get approval from building inspectors.Also during the course of the work the building inspectors will be visiting tomake sure you follow the right standard regulations
DR KUFFOUR 10 years ago

Ghana have all that you mentioned but they are ineffective and the professionals care less and selfish individuals. Full stop!!!

Ghana have all that you mentioned but they are ineffective and the professionals care less and selfish individuals. Full stop!!!
agya oheneba 10 years ago

This is edey bii keke.

This is edey bii keke.
Akomadan Adjei Nkansah Belgium 10 years ago

OH OMAN GHANA PAA NIE????? HMMMM NSEM PII

OH OMAN GHANA PAA NIE????? HMMMM NSEM PII
bright 10 years ago

Ghana is country of jokers ...is very funny place

Ghana is country of jokers ...is very funny place
Corrupt Justice 10 years ago

John Dramani Mahama will go down in history as a president whose tenure of office as a vice- and substantive president spelt bad omen and doom for Ghana. Sorry, but Allah shall save Ghana with a new lucky president come 2016, ...
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John Dramani Mahama will go down in history as a president whose tenure of office as a vice- and substantive president spelt bad omen and doom for Ghana. Sorry, but Allah shall save Ghana with a new lucky president come 2016, INSHA ALLAH!
Nee Kojoe Birmingham 10 years ago

There is no reason why buildings should be collapsing in the 21st century.From the photos the floors seem intact which leads me speculate that the inappropriate reinforcements had been used in the columns.Its about time that ...
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There is no reason why buildings should be collapsing in the 21st century.From the photos the floors seem intact which leads me speculate that the inappropriate reinforcements had been used in the columns.Its about time that the government of the day together with lenders brings in legislation to prevent such occurrences by introducing strict building control measures to prevent future collapses. There are alternative forms of construction of high rise buildings that can be explored ie: Steel frame, or Steel rolled systems
Kwame USA 10 years ago

Ghana is a failed state.

This is evident almost everyday.

Ghanians would rather pray and go to church than invest in education.

Ghana is a failed state.

This is evident almost everyday.

Ghanians would rather pray and go to church than invest in education.
KWAA 10 years ago

The onlookers will stay there the whole day,because they have nothing to do.
The unemployment in this Country is very alarming.
Al Haji,is talking about security threat from the Opposition party,but i bet you if there is an ...
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The onlookers will stay there the whole day,because they have nothing to do.
The unemployment in this Country is very alarming.
Al Haji,is talking about security threat from the Opposition party,but i bet you if there is any security threat in Ghana,it will not come from the opposition rather the people,who are getting frustrated everyday.Because of the incompence of the Government.
The mask 10 years ago

A strong and right educational system is needed for a strong economy and a strong economy is needed for an excellent educational system free of teacher absenteeism. How do graduates from our universities compare?

The premi ...
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A strong and right educational system is needed for a strong economy and a strong economy is needed for an excellent educational system free of teacher absenteeism. How do graduates from our universities compare?

The premier university of Ghana - The University of Ghana Legon sadly does not appear in the top 500 universities on earth. This must be corrected immediately. The university in order to achieve this must improve:
1) Faculty student ratio
2) The number of research projects it carries out
3) The test scores of its entry class (internationally normalised)
4) Employers' review of performance of its graduates (local and abroad)
5) Peer review by other universities
SAMMY 10 years ago

HAS THE MELCOM INCIDENT REPEATED ITSELF?

I remember when the Melcom Building collapsed, government tasked a committee to inspect all buildings nationwide and demolish such weak buildings and hazards.
What did this commit ...
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HAS THE MELCOM INCIDENT REPEATED ITSELF?

I remember when the Melcom Building collapsed, government tasked a committee to inspect all buildings nationwide and demolish such weak buildings and hazards.
What did this committee do?
Didn't they inspect this building?
They were given resources yet never delivered.

WHAT IS HAPPENING IN GHANA?
THERE IS NO ACCOUNTABILITY.
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Alhaji Brutus Germany 10 years ago

BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION LEADS TO SHOODY WORK EVERY WHERE IN THE COUNTRY:

BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION LEADS TO SHOODY WORK EVERY WHERE IN THE COUNTRY:
Nana Yaw 10 years ago

Who owns the hotel and why are we always building hotels anyway? majority of them do not meet hotel standards anywhere but they called hotels.

Who owns the hotel and why are we always building hotels anyway? majority of them do not meet hotel standards anywhere but they called hotels.
Ida kwaw 10 years ago

Money motive in Ghana is too much. It shouldn't be so. Though everybody needs money, we should get them through proper means. Killing people for money is not blessing rather cursing. Cheating, killing for money etc is a curse ...
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Money motive in Ghana is too much. It shouldn't be so. Though everybody needs money, we should get them through proper means. Killing people for money is not blessing rather cursing. Cheating, killing for money etc is a curse and consequences will follow you all your ways until you die and beyond.
kwabena 10 years ago

When is this greedy so call contractors will stop killing innocent souls? God is looking at you now...if you dont repent God will ask you.

When is this greedy so call contractors will stop killing innocent souls? God is looking at you now...if you dont repent God will ask you.
Omanbapa 10 years ago

ooh Ghana is very bad

ooh Ghana is very bad
OKOE 10 years ago

MY TAKE IS THAT THE OWNER MIGHT HAVE BEEN GIVEN A PERMIT FOR ONE STOREY AND HE BECAME GREEDY AND NEEDED TO BUILD MORE ON TOP. THE BUILDING INSPECTORS JUST TOOK HIS MONEY AND LOOKED THE OTHER WAY. YOU CANNOT CHEAT NATURE. YOU ...
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MY TAKE IS THAT THE OWNER MIGHT HAVE BEEN GIVEN A PERMIT FOR ONE STOREY AND HE BECAME GREEDY AND NEEDED TO BUILD MORE ON TOP. THE BUILDING INSPECTORS JUST TOOK HIS MONEY AND LOOKED THE OTHER WAY. YOU CANNOT CHEAT NATURE. YOU CAN USE THE BEST MATERIALS BUT IF THE FOUNDATION AND THE FIRST COLUMNS HAVE NOT BEEN DESIGNED FOR MORE STOREYS THAN WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED, THE WHOLE STRUCTURE WILL COME DOWN AS IT DID. THOSE WHO HAVE MONEY AND THINK THEY WOULD NOT DO THE RIGHT THING IN THE FIRST PLACE, THIS IS WHAT THEY WILL GET. RUBBLE! THIS IS NEITHER THE FAULT OF A COMPETENT STRUCTURAL ENGINEER OR THE BUILDING INSPECTORS BUT THE FAULT OF THE OWNER. THIS IS JUST MY WILD GUESS WITHOUT KNOWING ALL THE FACTS. TO ALL PERSONS WHO HAVE MONEY TO BUILD, JUST ENGAGE A COMPETENT ARCHITECT, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER AND A TRUTHFUL CONTRACTOR AND YOU WILL GET A SOUND BUILDING OR STRUCTURE. THE SOIL ENGINEER WILL ADVISE YOU HOW TO BUILD A SOUND FOUNDATION. ALL THESE PROFESSIONALS COME TOGETHER TO GIVE YOU A SOUND ADVICE TO GO ABOUT BUILDING A GOOD STRUCTURE THAT WILL NOT COLLAPSE.
FUFUO DADESEN 10 years ago

And the contractor might be mixing starch with sand instead of cement

And the contractor might be mixing starch with sand instead of cement
Odekyeba Yaw Preko 10 years ago

When a country fails to respect systems and laws that is what happens.
Design and construction of buildings are for professionals and that is it. It is sad that whilst our Building Regulations stipulates persons authorised t ...
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When a country fails to respect systems and laws that is what happens.
Design and construction of buildings are for professionals and that is it. It is sad that whilst our Building Regulations stipulates persons authorised to endorse drawings, most District Assemblies disregard this basic aspect of an LI. It hapeened to O.A(Ksi), Melcom(Accra),Obuasi. No lessons were learnt except for the usual knee jerk reactions. It will continue to happen until we decide to do the right things.
peace 10 years ago

sorry my poor victims by de way am confused i need a guy to talk to 0506523817

sorry my poor victims by de way am confused i need a guy to talk to 0506523817
madiba 10 years ago

i sometimes wonder who we are as a people. isn't it fascinating how we handle issues? we talk 100% and act 0%. we do not care about anything. all we care about is...i don't even know...em...nothing. not quite long, a shopping ...
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i sometimes wonder who we are as a people. isn't it fascinating how we handle issues? we talk 100% and act 0%. we do not care about anything. all we care about is...i don't even know...em...nothing. not quite long, a shopping mall collapsed, trapping sand killing lots of people most of whom were young people -future leaders. well let say that was the first of it kind. the president had to call for international help. months after the incident, the noise about the whole issue has ceased and the everything about it forgotten. what happened to the owner of the building? what happened to the constructor of the building? who were supposed to essure that construction standards are upheld? well, what even caused the fall? did you copy the mayor's statement on the whole collapse saga? that should tell you the real state of the nation. it saddens my heart sometimes when i visit a government or public offices. people behave as though they own the offices and anything they do for you, its a favor they are doing hence you have to show appreciation by paying something. whiles some are suppose to be on the field watching out for problems and reporting, they sit in the comfort of their homes and even when citizens identify and report, they don't seem to care? if it took a fisherman to report the case of falling Adome bridge and recent motorway bridge by a citizen, then where lies our seriousness as a country? what action was taken by the mayor and the constructions technical team of both the AMA and the Ministries responsible?
when the head is rotten, what good is the rest of the body?
LONTO-BOY 10 years ago

What lessons were learnt from the Melcom building collapse? Obviously, not! If lessons were ever learnt from the Melcom disaster, the Government and the appropriate institutions would have put measures in place to avoid this ...
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What lessons were learnt from the Melcom building collapse? Obviously, not! If lessons were ever learnt from the Melcom disaster, the Government and the appropriate institutions would have put measures in place to avoid this kind of structural collapse. In Ghana, building regulations are not enforced due to corruption. And of course, culprits of such buildings collapse are never punished.

Clearly, looking at this picture, the structure probably caved-in due to poor quality of concrete/lack of reinforcements in the building as result of contractors/builders cutting corners by using substandard materials and poor workmanship.
WTF 10 years ago

Did this building have a building permit? Was there any inspection after the permit was issued and construction started?

It's time for the corrupt Accra Mayor, Oku Vanderpuye to go! Other than arranging judgement debt sca ...
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Did this building have a building permit? Was there any inspection after the permit was issued and construction started?

It's time for the corrupt Accra Mayor, Oku Vanderpuye to go! Other than arranging judgement debt scams to loot the property of the city and harassing vendors, this idiot performs no oversight whatsoever of city affairs. Government should hire all these graduate civil engineers from KNUST without jobs to perform inspections and other regulatory duties instead of filling Boards, Authorities, and Committees and Ambassadorship positions with political appointees and wasting precious money.
seattle,wa 10 years ago

it looks to me people are blaming the sprit from ghana so somethings to em they think its the sprit doing to em and seek revenge on his country this is not a conhincidence, moreover there are many africans americans doing rob ...
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it looks to me people are blaming the sprit from ghana so somethings to em they think its the sprit doing to em and seek revenge on his country this is not a conhincidence, moreover there are many africans americans doing robbery on the streets of seattle but the blame goes to africans.
spike cartey from Tadi 10 years ago

I wander the type of personnel who give permission for such structures to be erected really go through the document submitted to them before such grant is given

I wander the type of personnel who give permission for such structures to be erected really go through the document submitted to them before such grant is given
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

ALL of you MUST go down on your knees and PRAY for this building to RISE UP again! . Secondly, TOMORROW is ALL-NIGHT VIGIL to show the DWARFS behind the collapse that they were WRONG. Thirdly,
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, please do ...
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ALL of you MUST go down on your knees and PRAY for this building to RISE UP again! . Secondly, TOMORROW is ALL-NIGHT VIGIL to show the DWARFS behind the collapse that they were WRONG. Thirdly,
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS, please do your calculations BETTER so that a /-Story? building has a STABLE FOUNDATION!!
Fourthly.....Is the Mayor DOING THE NECESSARY SUPERVISION ?????
EZEKIEL 10 years ago

The last time I checked......Ghanaians are now making up to 50 blocks PER a bag of Cement COMPARED to 25-30 some years ago!!! TOO MUCH SAND COMPONENT !!!!!

The last time I checked......Ghanaians are now making up to 50 blocks PER a bag of Cement COMPARED to 25-30 some years ago!!! TOO MUCH SAND COMPONENT !!!!!
spike cartey from Tadi 10 years ago

no wander such has happened, after all every one in every institution in Ghana now want money before document is approved for a process of some work to begin, such people don't have time to read through the paper to ascertain ...
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no wander such has happened, after all every one in every institution in Ghana now want money before document is approved for a process of some work to begin, such people don't have time to read through the paper to ascertain its genuinity before it is realized, after all they are after money, GOD HAVE MERCY
KOO 10 years ago

NEED STRONG ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW AND STOP CORRUPT PRACTICES

NEED STRONG ENFORCEMENT OF THE LAW AND STOP CORRUPT PRACTICES
Kretz - D 10 years ago

SHODDY WORK.

SHODDY WORK.
BUILDINGS COLLAPSING EVERYWHERE 10 years ago

THIS IS NEW IN OUR BELOVED COUNTRY. WHAT DOES THIS TELL YOU? CORRUPTION IS ON THE RISE EVERYWHERE.
LANDS DEPARTMENT COLLECTING BRIBES!!
INSPECTORS ARE COLLECTING BRIBES!! ENGINEERS ARE COLLECTING BRIBES!! THOSE RESPONSIBLE ...
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THIS IS NEW IN OUR BELOVED COUNTRY. WHAT DOES THIS TELL YOU? CORRUPTION IS ON THE RISE EVERYWHERE.
LANDS DEPARTMENT COLLECTING BRIBES!!
INSPECTORS ARE COLLECTING BRIBES!! ENGINEERS ARE COLLECTING BRIBES!! THOSE RESPONSIBLE FOR ISSUING PERMITS ARE COLLECTING BRIBES!!
WHERE IS LEADERSHIP IN GHANA?
KANE 10 years ago

DO WE HAVE TRAINED BUILDING INSPECTORS IN GHANA'S AESC?

NOTHING WORKS IN GHANA NOW?

OUR COUNTRY IS A FAILED STATE.

DO WE HAVE TRAINED BUILDING INSPECTORS IN GHANA'S AESC?

NOTHING WORKS IN GHANA NOW?

OUR COUNTRY IS A FAILED STATE.
BUMBEBO LONDON 10 years ago

CHEAP THINGS ARE ALWAYS COSTLY DEAR. CAN ANYBODY ASSESS HOW MUCH CEMENT AND IRON RODS WERE PROPORTIONALLY USED. MY HEART GOES WITH ALL AFFECTED.

CHEAP THINGS ARE ALWAYS COSTLY DEAR. CAN ANYBODY ASSESS HOW MUCH CEMENT AND IRON RODS WERE PROPORTIONALLY USED. MY HEART GOES WITH ALL AFFECTED.

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