'I was sacked like a goat' - Henry Quartey fumes after being chased away at Newtown

Former Interior and Greater Accra Regional Minister, Henry Quartey, has accused security agencies of politicising the rescue mission following the collapse of a three-storey building in Newtown, a suburb of the Greater Accra Region on March 29, 2026.

According to the former Member of Parliament for Ayawaso Central, he was asked to leave the scene allegedly because of his political affiliation.

Speaking to the media, he expressed frustration over the incident, “I am so disappointed that people are trapped and we are all trying to help. Wherever I go and stand, they raise issues. After serving this constituency for 12 years, they are now doing politics with this. It is so disgraceful.

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“When I was MP, whenever something happened, I collaborated with the NDC to address it. But now that there is a disaster, they are sacking an NPP person. It is very disgraceful. Why? This is bad politics.”

He further alleged that personnel from national security, the police and the military forced him out of the area.

“National security, police and soldiers are sacking me like a goat and I want the whole world to know. I came to help but they have sacked me, so I am leaving.

“I am pinning this on the Ghana Police Service. Having served as Interior Minister before, I believe they have shown misconduct today. It is very disrespectful.”

Meanwhile, three individuals have been confirmed dead following the collapse of the building.

According to the Ghana National Fire Service, in a report carried by UTV Ghana, 20 victims have also been rescued.

The incident occurred after the collapse of the 14-year-old Accra Newtown Experimental School building following heavy rainfall on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

Rescue operations are ongoing, with emergency teams working urgently to ensure that all victims are brought to safety.

Security agencies, including the Ghana Police Service, Ghana National Fire Service, Ghana Armed Forces and the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), are on the ground to rescue trapped victims.

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