The Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly has constituted a seven member independent committee to investigate Tuesday’s construction incident at “The Address” project site in Roman Ridge.
Speaking at a press conference in Accra on Wednesday October 29, the Ayawaso West Municipal Chief Executive, Dr Michael Mensah said the decision followed an emergency meeting with key stakeholders after the incident.
“We have set up a seven-member independent investigative committee made up of experts from the Engineering Council, Architects Registration Council, NADMO, the Ghana National Fire Service, and the Ayawaso West Municipal Assembly,” he said.
“Their mandate is to conduct a thorough and transparent investigation to determine the root cause of the failure and make recommendations to prevent future occurrences.”
The Assembly clarified that the event, which occurred at about 12:15 pm on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, did not involve a total building collapse as earlier reported. Instead, part of a first-floor podium concrete slab being cast gave way.
Fourteen workers sustained injuries and were rushed to the 37 Military and Ridge Hospitals following the incident. Twelve have since been treated and discharged, while two remain in stable condition.
The project is owned by Devtraco Plus Limited, and the Assembly confirmed that the developers possess a valid building permit.
“We want to assure the public that the site owners, Devtraco Limited, have a building permit. However, all work remains suspended pending the outcome of the investigation,” the MCE added.
The committee’s findings are expected to be concluded within two weeks and will be made public.
“The final report will guide stronger enforcement and compliance mechanisms across the municipality,” the MCE emphasised.
Authorities are urging the public and media to rely on official updates for accurate information as the Assembly works to ensure safety and accountability in the built environment.
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