Accra Mayor, Michael Kpakpo Allotey, has urged the government to hold oversight bodies accountable for the Accra New Town building collapse.

He stressed that leaving such a 'high-risk' structure unaddressed was a failure of the system that requires immediate transparency and corrective measures.

Speaking to journalists after visiting the scene on Monday March 30, 2026, Kpakpo stated that the city is mourning with the affected families but the government must hold the responsible authorities to account, as a way of addressing the lapses that resulted in the disaster.

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His comments follow statements made by the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang who urged city authorities and education sector managers to account for the condition of the building.

“We are sympathizing with the affected families, and we are asking questions — how did this happen?” he said.

“The people in charge must answer some questions. What our Vice President said is very true because people must answer why this thing happened,” he added.

The building, according to the Mayor has been in existence for over a decade, raising concerns about routine inspection and maintenance of the structure.

He also noted that infrastructures, mostly school buildings used by children daily, must receive consistent assessment to prevent such a tragedy.

While authorities continue to assess the full extent of the incident, the collapse has reignited public debate about the structural integrity of ageing educational facilities across Accra.

The Mayor further urged that the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) will cooperate fully with investigators and take action against any officials or contractors found to have been negligent.

“It is the right direction,” he added, noting that accountability is essential to restoring public confidence in the city’s infrastructure management.

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