The Ga West Municipal Assembly has ordered the immediate closure of the Amasaman–China Mall following a structural failure that left one customer and several workers injured.
The incident occurred around 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 28, 2025, when a section of the mall’s first floor collapsed.
According to the Municipal Chief Executive, Desmond Sowah Nai, preliminary assessments indicate that excessive loading may have caused the collapse, resulting in fractures to those affected.
In response, a joint inspection team made up of members of the Municipal Security Council (MUSEC) and technical officers from the Assembly was deployed to assess the situation.
The inspection found that the structural integrity of the facility had been compromised, posing a serious risk to public safety.
Based on these findings, MUSEC directed that the mall be shut down with immediate effect. The facility will remain closed until all identified structural and safety defects are fully addressed and the building is certified safe for use by the appropriate authorities.
Sowah Nai said the decision was taken to protect lives and prevent further accidents, stressing that the Assembly would not compromise on issues of public safety. He also assured the public that the injured persons are receiving medical attention.
The Ga West Municipal Assembly has urged the public to stay away from the mall until further notice and called on the management of the facility to cooperate fully as investigations and remedial works continue.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
