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Max 6 days ago

How do we describe this as a building? It is a shed. Damn, what is wrong with us?

How do we describe this as a building? It is a shed. Damn, what is wrong with us?
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Benji 6 days ago

Reading the comments, it's clear people didn't bother reading the article before posting. "According to reports, the building had previously been declared unfit for use by the assembly and was earmarked for demolition."

Reading the comments, it's clear people didn't bother reading the article before posting. "According to reports, the building had previously been declared unfit for use by the assembly and was earmarked for demolition."
Karikakchar 6 days ago

Some one ought to explain this! If it was a known fact that the building was unfit for use, why allow it to stand and permit a group to use it?

Some one ought to explain this! If it was a known fact that the building was unfit for use, why allow it to stand and permit a group to use it?
Martin Kreisler 6 days ago

Yes, but it was allowed to remain standing for more than a decade, and that is why some people in authority may have to answer questions.
Why should a building be declared unfit for use by the authorities, earmarked for demo ...
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Yes, but it was allowed to remain standing for more than a decade, and that is why some people in authority may have to answer questions.
Why should a building be declared unfit for use by the authorities, earmarked for demolition, and then left standing all these years, regardless of the danger to the public.
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Kalimba Mozambo 6 days ago

This is an uncompleted building , so why use it ? Are we so desperate in Ghana ?

This is an uncompleted building , so why use it ? Are we so desperate in Ghana ?
JULOR CAESAR 5 days ago

It's not desperation. It has everything to do about CORRUPTION. The building was supposedly declared unfit for use, so why in all these years did the right authorities fail to follow up on that decision if not for some offici ...
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It's not desperation. It has everything to do about CORRUPTION. The building was supposedly declared unfit for use, so why in all these years did the right authorities fail to follow up on that decision if not for some officials being paid off by the crooked owners of that building? This case isn't unique, for if there were to be a genuine safety inspection of buildings in all the major cities and towns of Ghana, half of these buildings would not pass a safety test. The public also has to be concerned enough about safety and start pressuring government agencies to take action whenever unsafe buildings are left standing or even being used when they ought not to be.
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The 6 days ago

The Police shd arrest the building engineers of that metropolitan area including the contractor that's how it's done in civilised societies. They shd be prosecuted.

The Police shd arrest the building engineers of that metropolitan area including the contractor that's how it's done in civilised societies. They shd be prosecuted.

Karikakchar 6 days ago

Why the engineer, it's been declared not good enough and earmarked for demolition

Why the engineer, it's been declared not good enough and earmarked for demolition
kwame niger 6 days ago

what is the office who approves these types of structure doing was it leave that to you walaye approved

what is the office who approves these types of structure doing was it leave that to you walaye approved
Sharp 6 days ago

With no solid pillars…How can this stand ?

With no solid pillars…How can this stand ?
Mike 6 days ago

Just look at those LENGE LENGE PILLARS....

Just look at those LENGE LENGE PILLARS....
Mt Everest 6 days ago

So so right. I don't know anything about building but the moment I saw the picture it's clear the pillars are indeed lenge lenge,lol.

So so right. I don't know anything about building but the moment I saw the picture it's clear the pillars are indeed lenge lenge,lol.
JULOR CAESAR 5 days ago

Those corrupt evil crooks were just cutting corners to make a huge profit, and their greed resulted in the loss of lives and injuries to many others. The public expects its public officials to protect them by rigorously enfor ...
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Those corrupt evil crooks were just cutting corners to make a huge profit, and their greed resulted in the loss of lives and injuries to many others. The public expects its public officials to protect them by rigorously enforcing the rules that are to ensure the safety and soundness of buildings, but unfortunately it doesn't appear that such expectation was met. Road contractors take shortcuts with road construction and repairs, and building contractors also engage in the same diabolic acts, thereby endangering public safety.
Martin Kreisler 6 days ago

From the pictures, it appears the ground floor was quite sound, structurally, by the remaining (upper) floors were in very poor structural condition, by the look of the pillars. The relavively 'strong' first floor slab (roof ...
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From the pictures, it appears the ground floor was quite sound, structurally, by the remaining (upper) floors were in very poor structural condition, by the look of the pillars. The relavively 'strong' first floor slab (roof of the ground floor) probably averted a more tragic disaster.

The Building Authorities/Engineers responsible for the District, should have serious questions to answer on this matter.
We are not serious! 6 days ago

You’re rightly so Michael.

You’re rightly so Michael.
Kay 6 days ago

As for this country hmm. We are like animals. So the assembly watched for this thing to be built. Blacks have a problem.

As for this country hmm. We are like animals. So the assembly watched for this thing to be built. Blacks have a problem.
Nye bro 6 days ago

You are right! Blacks really have a problem!!!

You are right! Blacks really have a problem!!!

Ghanaian 6 days ago

what if it collapsed on a school day imagine the lives of children ha would had been lost,I think the appropriate authorities must act before such incidence happen

what if it collapsed on a school day imagine the lives of children ha would had been lost,I think the appropriate authorities must act before such incidence happen
Northern Boy 6 days ago

And we have an institution called Town And Contry Planning with its staff drawing salary from the tax payer

And we have an institution called Town And Contry Planning with its staff drawing salary from the tax payer
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Esa 6 days ago

This country is led by idiots and hoodlums. No sense of planning whatsoever.

This country is led by idiots and hoodlums. No sense of planning whatsoever.
TonyB 6 days ago

The various assemblies should inspect all structures being used by various churches as worship centers or churches particularly the Pentecostal churches They don't care about safety, they only carry out their worship under an ...
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The various assemblies should inspect all structures being used by various churches as worship centers or churches particularly the Pentecostal churches They don't care about safety, they only carry out their worship under any structure compromising the safety of their followers
Oti Boateng 6 days ago

The problem is judgement debt oooo. Our goat meat and cassava judges rules based on Adu Lodge inducement.

The problem is judgement debt oooo. Our goat meat and cassava judges rules based on Adu Lodge inducement.
Nana Boakye 6 days ago

How much have we learned from the previous disasters such as the melcom tragedy some years ago? The government waste money buying suvs for these useless mps to go to parliament and act as clowns. I hope we stop abusing fund f ...
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How much have we learned from the previous disasters such as the melcom tragedy some years ago? The government waste money buying suvs for these useless mps to go to parliament and act as clowns. I hope we stop abusing fund for unnecessary projects and invest in how to rescue people in times of crisis. We still have hospitals that are under developed and lack basic education on abc’s of life. We don’t even know the number of people who are under the rubble. Let’s learn from this and do the needful for ourselves.
Nye bro 6 days ago

And who granted a building permit for this? If no permit was granted, then what were the building control team doing all this while? I can clearly see that the structural integrity of the building was highly compromised. Just ...
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And who granted a building permit for this? If no permit was granted, then what were the building control team doing all this while? I can clearly see that the structural integrity of the building was highly compromised. Just look at the mosquito-legged columns of a 3-storey building. Aahhh... can you just imagine? Ghana is just a joke!!!
Mr Perth 6 days ago

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Ski-doo 6 days ago

Heaven help those who helps themselves.. how can God help us with this nonsense standing there.. we are so stupid in this country... Useless people in leadership... What did the assembly do about it apart from earmarking this ...
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Heaven help those who helps themselves.. how can God help us with this nonsense standing there.. we are so stupid in this country... Useless people in leadership... What did the assembly do about it apart from earmarking this project for demolition... Just look at this weak structure?

7up 6 days ago

14 year building? Or Ghana.

14 year building? Or Ghana.
Yakubu 6 days ago

Why do tge nation allow these sort of structures to be erected in the country? Gyimie nkoaa

Why do tge nation allow these sort of structures to be erected in the country? Gyimie nkoaa
GOLDEN 6 days ago

FOE HEAVENS SAKE,WHAT SORT OF BUILDING IS THIS,WHO APPROVED OF THIS,HOW SERIOUS ARE THE AUTHOURITIES?????????? ITS INDEED,TIME TO WAKE UP!!!!!!!!

FOE HEAVENS SAKE,WHAT SORT OF BUILDING IS THIS,WHO APPROVED OF THIS,HOW SERIOUS ARE THE AUTHOURITIES?????????? ITS INDEED,TIME TO WAKE UP!!!!!!!!
COOLBLUE 6 days ago

The contractor who executed this job must be arrested asap for shoddy work! Why would authorities look unconcerned for a building with 6x6 or 9x9 inches pillars left for years to stand?

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The contractor who executed this job must be arrested asap for shoddy work! Why would authorities look unconcerned for a building with 6x6 or 9x9 inches pillars left for years to stand?

If the pillars of the building were 12x12 inches and left this long without completion, it would have stood the pressure of possible collapse. Precious lives have been lost, therefore, heads must roll.

What a country riddled with corrupt people?
FTT 6 days ago

The proprietor must be arrested by now

The proprietor must be arrested by now
The Devil’s Advocate 6 days ago

When are we going to be serious about public safety in Ghana let alone public liability. How on earth human beings were allowed to get anywhere near that miserable edifice beggars belief. In any other country the so called ow ...
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When are we going to be serious about public safety in Ghana let alone public liability. How on earth human beings were allowed to get anywhere near that miserable edifice beggars belief. In any other country the so called owners would be in the klink straight away before any investigation is even started. We are watching!
Bright 6 days ago

Disaster waiting to happen and it has happened. Very weak structure.

Disaster waiting to happen and it has happened. Very weak structure.
Patrice Lumumba road fault line 6 days ago

Hmm. I hope the new story buildings/ apartments going up so quickly are safe. One small earth tremor will be devastating if they have cut corners on quality building materials and appropriate permits and checks, correct build ...
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Hmm. I hope the new story buildings/ apartments going up so quickly are safe. One small earth tremor will be devastating if they have cut corners on quality building materials and appropriate permits and checks, correct building codes and standards etc.
Mt Everest 6 days ago

The pillars are looking so so lanky like pencils. How could they be so cheap thereby putting human lives in danger. Good things last and bad things don't.

The pillars are looking so so lanky like pencils. How could they be so cheap thereby putting human lives in danger. Good things last and bad things don't.
Holy Sinner 6 days ago

Woaaaa LOOK. Are there no Structural Engineers in Ghana to be inspecting the construction of such buildings for the Town and Country Planning. Look at the Pillars holding a four storey building. If there is a structural engin ...
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Woaaaa LOOK. Are there no Structural Engineers in Ghana to be inspecting the construction of such buildings for the Town and Country Planning. Look at the Pillars holding a four storey building. If there is a structural engineer assigned to that area,he should be arrested ASAP together with the owner of the building.
Nana Kwame 6 days ago

Just look at the pillers for a 3-story building,, they are as tiny as an ant's legs

Just look at the pillers for a 3-story building,, they are as tiny as an ant's legs
Kofi 6 days ago

Eiiiiii, not the best, all the pillars was destroyed at the same time.

Eiiiiii, not the best, all the pillars was destroyed at the same time.
Victor Mansur 6 days ago

The authorities should first check it there’s a building permit and if yes, who issued it? Based on what processes?

The authorities should first check it there’s a building permit and if yes, who issued it? Based on what processes?
TRUMP 6 days ago

THE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY IS NUMBER ONE CULPRIT HERE
Why allow people to use this building?

THE MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY IS NUMBER ONE CULPRIT HERE
Why allow people to use this building?
Matete 6 days ago

THE WHOLE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN LEFT TO THE RAINS AND SUNSHINE FOR 14 GOOD YEARS. CONCRETE WORK AND IRON RODS ARE WORN OUT. STRUCTURES PILLARS LACK STRENGTH. CHECK THR PICTURES

THE WHOLE STRUCTURE HAS BEEN LEFT TO THE RAINS AND SUNSHINE FOR 14 GOOD YEARS. CONCRETE WORK AND IRON RODS ARE WORN OUT. STRUCTURES PILLARS LACK STRENGTH. CHECK THR PICTURES
STOP IT 6 days ago

This is Ghana, by next week we'll all forget, and all unapproved and also dilapidated structures will still be around, with MCEs, Assembly members, NADMO officials, Fire Service bigshots, MPs, Ministers of State, the IGP, and ...
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This is Ghana, by next week we'll all forget, and all unapproved and also dilapidated structures will still be around, with MCEs, Assembly members, NADMO officials, Fire Service bigshots, MPs, Ministers of State, the IGP, and even the President driving past it unconcerned.
Nyankpala 5 days ago

You are absolutely CORRECT. Let's move on and wait for the next disaster, collect fat paychecks and benefits, show up at work late and leave early with NO WORK done.

You are absolutely CORRECT. Let's move on and wait for the next disaster, collect fat paychecks and benefits, show up at work late and leave early with NO WORK done.
Makaa-maka 5 days ago

On what grounds did the so-called pastor or prophet conduct church service under this skeletal structure? God have mercy on some latter-day pastors and prophets establishing churches every seconds and minutes. They say you (G ...
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On what grounds did the so-called pastor or prophet conduct church service under this skeletal structure? God have mercy on some latter-day pastors and prophets establishing churches every seconds and minutes. They say you (God) has called them but clearly you don't know them and hasn't anointed any of them as your messengers as they claimed. Who will be blamed for this ? No one but the city authorities were aware of this death trap structure but no action was taken to avoid this fatalities. All experts in everything are in Accra, engineer this, engineer that, consultant this, consultant that but they eat for nothing without noticing danger ahead in their area of profession. Experts in building construction passed by it for all these years but who cares? Some few years ago a South Korean education minister resigned his post and his reason for the resignation was due to a boat carrying school children for an excursion on one of the islands of the country capsized. Did he play a part in the organisation of the trip ? No, but because it fell under his ministry, he called it quit. No gov't official in Africa in general and Ghana in particular, will resign in such preventable fatalities. Discussions will go on radio and TV stations throughout the week but nothing will come out of it or no lessons will be learnt till another happens.
OBSERVERS WITHOUT BOADERS 5 days ago

WHAT A SKELETON STRUCTURE!!! SAD

WHAT A SKELETON STRUCTURE!!! SAD
koku 5 days ago

Looks like a four storey rather than 3 strey lol

Looks like a four storey rather than 3 strey lol
FACT 5 days ago

A PROBE IS WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY
This is the action to take now now:
The CID/BNI must pounce on:
▪︎ The owner
▪︎ The builder
▪︎ The Building Inspectors at the City Planning
▪︎ The Pastors and Elders o ...
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A PROBE IS WASTE OF TIME AND MONEY
This is the action to take now now:
The CID/BNI must pounce on:
▪︎ The owner
▪︎ The builder
▪︎ The Building Inspectors at the City Planning
▪︎ The Pastors and Elders of the Church
▪︎ The passive neighbors who overlooked the looming danger
Seth Y 5 days ago

Building below standard. The contractor, architects and all those that approved this nonsense must be arrested and refund tax payers money back. The past government abandoned the project and rushing to offer support. Ostrich ...
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Building below standard. The contractor, architects and all those that approved this nonsense must be arrested and refund tax payers money back. The past government abandoned the project and rushing to offer support. Ostrich attitude.

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