The OneGhana Movement has renewed calls for justice for victims of the June 3, 2015 disaster, urging the Government to ensure accountability and compensation for survivors and families affected by one of Ghana’s deadliest tragedies.
In a statement marking the 11th anniversary of the disaster, the Group lamented that despite the passage of more than a decade, many victims continue to suffer while justice is yet to be achieved.
The June 3, 2015 disaster, which claimed the lives of more than 150 people and left over 200 others injured, occurred when floodwaters and a fire at a GOIL fuel station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle combined to create a catastrophe that shocked the nation.
Addressing survivors, families and members of the media, the Movement posed what it described as the enduring question surrounding the tragedy: “June 3 — Where Is Justice?”
According to the Group, survivors continue to bear the physical, emotional and economic consequences of the disaster, with many losing their hearing, livelihoods and family members.
The Movement noted that in 2018, 69 victims filed a class-action lawsuit against the Ghana Oil Company (GOIL), the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) and the fuel station manager, seeking accountability and compensation.
It argued that evidence emerging during the trial has strengthened the victims’ case. The statement further cited testimony from a GOIL witness who reportedly admitted under cross-examination that the disaster could have been prevented.
It also referenced evidence from an NPA witness indicating that stronger regulatory oversight may have averted the tragedy.
The Group further criticised the Accra Metropolitan Assembly for what it described as inconsistent participation in the proceedings, noting that the assembly had at times been sanctioned for failing to appear in court.
Despite these developments, the movement expressed concern that the legal process remains unresolved 11 years after the disaster.
“Yet, 11 years on, the victims still wait. The trial continues. The suffering continues. The silence continues,” the statement said.
The OneGhana Movement called on the government, particularly President John Dramani Mahama, to intervene in the spirit of the administration’s “Resetting Ghana” agenda and ensure that survivors and bereaved families are not forgotten.
According to the group, meaningful national renewal must include justice for victims, accountability from institutions and support for citizens who have suffered prolonged hardship.
“The silence continues. And that is why this moment demands more than sympathy; it demands a national reset in how justice is delivered to ordinary citizens.
“Today, we call on the State, especially the Presidency, to act in the spirit of the Resetting Ghana Agenda. We believe H.E. the President stands for Building Prosperity, Restoring Hope, hence the survivors and families of June 3 must not be left behind.
“Reset must mean justice for victims, accountability for institutions, and relief for citizens who have suffered for far too long,” the statement noted.
The statement also paid tribute to survivors who have remained committed to pursuing justice through the courts, including Alex Mensah, Kassim Suraj, Francis Appiah and Silas Oduro.
Additionally, the Movement acknowledged the efforts of lawyer Samson Lardy Anyenini and his colleagues at A-Partners @ Law, as well as Darko, Keli-Delataa and Co., for providing pro bono legal representation to victims over the past eight years.
The group appealed to the media to continue following the case closely to ensure sustained public attention and accountability.
As Ghana commemorates the victims of the June 3 disaster, the Movement urged authorities to make 2026 a turning point in the quest for justice.
“Let this anniversary not be another ritual of remembrance without responsibility. Let it be a turning point. Let it mark a true reset — a reset of justice, accountability and the State’s duty to protect its people,” the statement concluded.
