The OneGhana Movement has renewed calls for justice for victims of the June 3, 2015, disaster, insisting that 11 years after one of Ghana’s deadliest tragedies, survivors and bereaved families are still waiting for accountability and compensation.
At a commemorative event marking the 11th anniversary of the disaster on June 3, 2026, the movement said more than 150 people lost their lives while over 200 others sustained injuries when a combination of fire, flood and fuel engulfed parts of Accra.
According to the group, many survivors continue to suffer from physical, emotional and economic hardships, with some losing their hearing, livelihoods and entire families.
The movement recalled that in 2018, 69 victims filed a class action lawsuit against GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the station manager, seeking accountability, compensation and justice.
It noted that evidence presented during the ongoing court proceedings has pointed to lapses that could have prevented the disaster.
According to the statement, a witness for GOIL admitted under cross-examination that the tragedy could have been avoided, while a witness for the NPA acknowledged that stronger regulatory oversight could have prevented the incident.
The group also criticised the Accra Metropolitan Assembly, accusing it of inconsistency in participating in the court process despite its responsibility to enforce planning and safety regulations.
“These are not opinions. These are facts on the record,” the statement stressed.
The OneGhana Movement lamented that despite these developments, the trial is still ongoing and victims are yet to receive the justice they deserve.
The group therefore called on the government, particularly the Presidency, to intervene in line with the Resetting Ghana Agenda, arguing that the agenda must translate into justice, accountability and relief for citizens who have suffered for years.
It urged President John Dramani Mahama and the state to ensure that survivors and families affected by the June 3 disaster are not left behind in the country’s efforts to restore hope and build prosperity.
The movement also paid tribute to survivors who have remained committed to pursuing justice through the courts, including Alex Mensah, Kassim Suraj, Francis Appiah and Silas Oduro.
Additionally, it commended lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini and his colleagues at A-Partners @ Law, together with Darko, Keli-Delataa and Co., for providing pro bono legal representation to the victims and sustaining the legal battle for the past eight years.
The group further appealed to the media to continue giving sustained attention to the case to ensure that the nation does not lose sight of the quest for justice.
Marking the anniversary, the OneGhana Movement called for a “reset of justice, accountability and the State’s duty to protect its people,” insisting that the 11th anniversary should serve as a turning point rather than another remembrance event without responsibility.
The statement also urged Ghana to demonstrate that the Resetting Ghana Agenda is more than a slogan and finally provide answers to the lingering question: “June 3, Where Is Justice?”
The June 3 disaster remains one of the worst tragedies in Ghana’s history, claiming more than 150 lives and leaving hundreds of others injured.
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