Majority Leader and MP for Bawku Central, Mahama Ayariga, has visited the site of the Accra New Town Experimental School building collapse to assess the damage and offer support to a community in mourning.
The lawmaker took to his official Facebook page to update the public, detailing his time at the collapse site and the local hospital where the injured are being treated.
”The atmosphere was one of grief, yet marked by the unwavering efforts of emergency teams working tirelessly to save lives,” Ayariga noted.
During his hospital visit, the Majority Leader met with victims and their families caught in the agonizing limbo of recovery.
He praised their “inspiring strength” and delivered a firm promise that the state would not abandon them in their hour of need, pledging the government’s full support for their medical care and rehabilitation.
While the immediate focus remains on rescue and recovery, Ayariga was quick to pivot toward the systemic issues that lead to such catastrophes.
The MP issued a stern wake-up call to developers, contractors, and regulatory bodies regarding the state of construction in the country.
The Majority Leader demanded the strict application of national building codes and called for local authorities to be proactive, rather than reactive, regarding safety inspections.
He further appealed to the general public to unite in their resolve to prevent future tragedies.
”This incident is a stark reminder of the need to strictly enforce building standards to protect lives,” Ayariga stated.
“We must remain vigilant and firm on issues of safety.”
As the dust settles in Accra New Town, the focus now shifts to the inevitable investigation into what caused the structure to fail.
For the Majority Leader and his colleagues in Parliament, the tragedy is expected to reignite debates over urban planning and the accountability of building inspectors.
The Bawku Central lawmaker concluded his message with a plea for national solidarity: “As a nation, we must unite in both grief and resolve to prevent such tragedies.”
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