June 3 Disaster Victims Deserve Justice After 11 Years of Waiting – Senyo Hosi
One Ghana Movement convener calls for compensation and accountability for survivors and families affected by the 2015 tragedy.
- Senyo Hosi says June 3 disaster victims are still awaiting justice after 11 years
- More than 150 people died and over 200 were injured in the 2015 tragedy
- Survivors continue to face physical, emotional and economic challenges
Convener of the One Ghana Movement, Senyo Hosi, has renewed calls for justice and compensation for victims of the June 3 flood and fire disaster, stating that survivors and bereaved families have endured 11 years without accountability.
Speaking at a ceremony marking the 11th anniversary of the tragedy in Accra, Mr. Hosi said many victims continue to grapple with the devastating effects of the disaster, which claimed more than 150 lives and left over 200 people injured.
According to him, the impact of the catastrophe extends far beyond the lives lost, with many survivors still living with physical disabilities, emotional trauma and economic hardship.
He noted that some victims suffered hearing loss, others lost their livelihoods, while several families were permanently torn apart by the disaster.
“For 11 years, the victims of this tragedy have carried scars—physical, emotional and economic. Some lost their hearing, some lost their livelihoods, some lost their entire families, and yet the justice they deserve remains painfully out of reach,” Mr. Hosi said.
He stressed that the anniversary should serve as a reminder of the need for accountability and meaningful support for those affected.
Mr. Hosi urged the government and relevant state institutions to take decisive action to ensure justice is delivered and compensation provided to victims and their families.
He further called on President John Dramani Mahama to champion the cause as part of his broader agenda to restore hope and improve the lives of Ghanaians.
“This moment demands more than sympathy. It demands a national reset in how justice is delivered to ordinary citizens. We call on the state and His Excellency the President to act in the spirit of the Resetting Ghana agenda,” he stated.
The June 3, 2015 disaster remains one of Ghana’s deadliest tragedies, after floods and a fire explosion at a fuel station near Kwame Nkrumah Circle claimed hundreds of lives and left many others with lasting injuries.
