A construction worker, identified as Mr. Samuel Kwame Afezei and believed to be about 50 years old, lost his life in a tragic electrocution incident while working on the third floor of a building under construction in Twifo Praso Zongo, Twifo Atti Morkwa District.
The accident occurred near high-tension power lines and an ECG transformer, raising serious questions about safety oversight at the site.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community and sparked renewed concerns about enforcement of construction regulations.
According to the Assembly Member for the Zongo-Anogyan Electoral Area, Hon. Richmond Banny, repeated warnings had been issued to both the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) and the district engineer regarding the building’s dangerous proximity to high-voltage infrastructure.
Despite these warnings, construction was allowed to continue.
Hon. Banny attributed the inaction to political interference, alleging that the store owner has ties to the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), which may have influenced the lack of regulatory response.
The tragedy, which occurred around midday, has left residents and tenants occupying the lower floors of the building in fear. Unconfirmed reports have also surfaced, alleging possible bribery involving local authorities, which may have enabled the unsafe construction to proceed.
In the wake of the incident, Hon. Banny is calling on the Twifo Atti Morkwa District Chief Executive to take immediate steps to investigate the matter and enforce strict safety measures to protect workers and residents going forward.
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