Another building has collapsed in Cape Coast, the Central regional capital, claiming one life and injuring another.
The Wednesday dawn, June 25, 2025 incident raises further concerns over the architectural integrity of old structures in Ghana’s first capital city.
The Idun Amissekyir residential disaster trapped two occupants under the rubble, where they were both rushed to the Cape Coast Teaching Hospital.
A woman was confirmed dead at the hospital while the man is undergoing treatment.
The disaster comes just days after a similar incident occurred in the city on Saturday, June 21, killing two persons and injuring three others.
Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament for Cape Coast South, George Kweku Ricketts-Hagan, speaking after the incident indicated that rather than destroying the architectural heritage of one of Ghana’s oldest cities, it should rather be prevented.
“These are ancient buildings that form part of the city’s identity. We must maintain and preserve them because of their historical value,” Mr. Ricketts-Hagan has said.
The Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for Cape Coast South, George Justice Arthur, after visiting the scene disclosed that some of the old structures should be maintained for their historical significance.
He also noted that they are in talks with owners of some old buildings to come at a consensus for possible demolition to avert such disasters from recurring.
Although the municipality had earlier commenced a demolition exercise, the MCE says it is currently on hold.
The recent string of building collapses has raised urgent questions about the enforcement of building regulations and the maintenance of historical infrastructure in Cape Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage city known for its colonial architecture and national monuments.
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