The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, has inaugurated a 13-member Committee of Inquiry to investigate recent building collapses across the country and recommend measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The committee, established under the Ministry of the Interior, has been tasked with examining the causes of building failures and proposing reforms aimed at improving public safety, strengthening regulatory oversight, and enhancing accountability within Ghana’s construction industry.
Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, the Minister emphasized that building collapses should not be regarded as isolated structural incidents. Instead, he said they often stem from deeper systemic challenges, including inadequate planning, weak enforcement of regulations, professional misconduct, and institutional shortcomings.
He stressed the importance of a comprehensive investigation to identify the root causes of these incidents and ensure that effective corrective measures are implemented to safeguard lives and property.
According to the Minister, the committee’s work will cover a wide range of factors, including structural and design deficiencies, the use of substandard construction materials, construction malpractice, environmental and climate-related influences, human negligence, and failures within regulatory institutions.
Mr Mubarak urged committee members to carry out their responsibilities with professionalism, independence, integrity, and objectivity. He called on them to provide practical and evidence-based recommendations that will strengthen regulatory systems, improve enforcement, promote safer building practices, and enhance community resilience.
He also appealed to government agencies, professional associations, developers, property owners, and the public to cooperate fully with the committee to ensure the successful execution of its mandate.
The Minister reiterated that maintaining the safety of the built environment requires collective responsibility and stressed that there should be no tolerance for negligence where public safety is concerned.
Chairman of the committee, B. F. Kusi, expressed gratitude for the trust placed in the committee and assured the public that members would undertake a thorough investigation and produce a comprehensive report.
He noted that the committee’s findings and recommendations would serve as a roadmap for improving building safety standards and reducing the likelihood of future building collapse incidents across the country.
Source: 3news
