Devastated Man Who Lost Daughter in Accra Newtown Building Collapse Involved in an Accident

• Richard, the father of the 14-year-old killed in the Accra Newtown building collapse, moved many to tears as he came to terms with the tragedy
• The sorrow continued as the grieving father was reportedly caught in a road accident while on his way to check on his surviving family members
• The devastating building collapse in Accra Newtown comes amid a resurfaced prophecy by Prophet Lion, warning of a 2026 tragic building disaster

Richard, a father mourning the loss of his eldest daughter in the tragic Accra Newtown building collapse, was reportedly involved in an accident near the 37 Military Hospital.

The 14-year-old girl was among the victims of the four-storey building collapse that occurred on Sunday, March 29, 2026.

While his eldest child tragically lost her life, Richard’s second child, his mother, aunt, and cousin survived the collapse but remain in critical condition, according to reports.

An Instagram video captured the emotional toll on the grieving father, with his visible distress palpable as he came to terms with the tragedy.

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The post noted that Richard was on his way to check on his surviving family members when the accident occurred.

The incident has added to the series of misfortunes surrounding a man whose family continues to receive support from both the community and emergency personnel.

The state of the embattled middle-aged man has therefore not been confirmed.

The Accra Newtown building collapse has so far resulted in three confirmed deaths and at least 20 rescues, with emergency teams continuing to search for survivors.

See the Instagram post below.

Prophet's prophecy about collapsed building surfaces

Earlier, a Ghanaian pastor, Prophet Lion's prophecy, has resurfaced online after an old school building in Accra Newtown collapsed, trapping several worshippers.

The disaster occurred during an afternoon Sunday service, causing fear and panic among the people in the local community and prompting an urgent rescue response.

Personnel from the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana National Fire Service went to the site to rescue the victims, as residents helped emergency responders to free survivors from the rubble.

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Authorities are expected to launch a full investigation into the cause of the collapse, amid rising concerns over building safety and structural integrity in the area.

Eyewitness describes Accra Newtown building collapse

Meanwhile, Hafiz, a resident of Accra Newtown who witnessed the collapse of the building, told Citi FM what transpired.

In a Facebook video, he said he and some friends were walking on the street when they heard a loud noise, followed by a thick cloud of dust.

However, they could hear each other, so they continued speaking until the dust had cleared before approaching the collapsed building site.

While the emergency responders were busy rescuing the worshippers who were trapped in the rubble, some politicians, including the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Obenewaa Akweley Ocloo and the Mayor of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Michael Kpakpo Allotey, visited the site.

The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mohammed Mubarak, who was present at the scene, disclosed that about 20 persons were rescued from the devastating school building collapse, confirming three deceased persons comprised one male and two females.

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The Facebook video of the building collapse aftermath is below:

Reactions to prophecy amid Newtown building collapse

Below are some social media comments compiled by YEN.com.gh after Prophet Lion's prophecy resurfaced.

Suave wrote:

"Eii, is it the Accra Newtown disaster or is there another one? I just came here after the incident."

Jennifer wrote:

"I think it's about time we take prophecies seriously in this country."

Sammy wrote:

"When did he say this because I do not understand. If he really gave that prophecy before the disaster, then it is serious."

Part of Amasaman China Mall collapses

YEN.com.gh also reported that the Amasaman China Mall had been closed after a partial collapse left two people injured and some goods destroyed.

The Ga West Municipal Executive, John Desmond Sowah Nai, outlined the initial findings after an assessment of what caused the building collapse.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh