The OneGhana Movement has renewed its call for justice and compensation for victims of the June 3, 2015 disaster, urging the government to ensure accountability for one of Ghana’s deadliest tragedies.
In a statement commemorating the anniversary of the disaster, the Movement expressed concern that many survivors and bereaved families continue to endure the effects of the tragedy more than a decade later, while justice remains elusive.
The June 3 disaster claimed over 150 lives and injured more than 200 others after severe flooding and a fire at a GOIL fuel station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle combined to create a devastating catastrophe.
The group questioned the continued delay in resolving the matter, asking what it described as the lingering question: “June 3 — Where Is Justice?”
According to the Movement, many survivors are still grappling with physical injuries, emotional trauma and economic hardship, having lost loved ones, livelihoods and, in some cases, their hearing as a result of the disaster.
The statement highlighted an ongoing class-action lawsuit filed in 2018 by 69 victims against entities including GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority, the Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the fuel station manager, seeking accountability and compensation.
The Movement argued that evidence presented during court proceedings has strengthened the victims’ case, citing testimonies that suggested the disaster could have been prevented through stronger safety measures and regulatory oversight.
It also criticised what it described as delays in the judicial process, noting that the case remains unresolved years after it was initiated.
Calling on the government, particularly the administration of John Dramani Mahama, the group urged authorities to ensure that justice for the victims forms part of the broader national agenda of restoring hope and strengthening accountability.
According to the Movement, genuine national renewal must include support for affected citizens, institutional accountability and timely justice for those who have suffered prolonged hardship.
The statement also paid tribute to survivors who have remained committed to pursuing the case through the courts, including Alex Mensah, Kassim Suraj, Francis Appiah and Silas Oduro.
In addition, the Movement commended legal teams led by Samson Lardy Anyenini and other law firms for providing pro bono legal representation to victims over the years.
The group further appealed for sustained public attention to the case and urged authorities to make the current anniversary a turning point in the pursuit of justice, accountability and support for survivors and bereaved families.