In a move to prioritise public safety following a harrowing structural failure, the Ga West Municipal Assembly has ordered the indefinite closure of the Amasaman China Mall.

The directive comes after a section of the massive retail facility collapsed on Sunday, December 28, 2025, sparking chaos among shoppers and staff.

The incident, which occurred during peak holiday shopping hours, resulted in the destruction of significant quantities of inventory and left two individuals with varying degrees of injury.

Emergency services were quickly on-site to transport the victims to a nearby health facility, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

MUSEC Intervenes: 'Safety Before Commerce'

Following a high-level emergency meeting of the Municipal Security Coordinating Council (MUSEC) on Monday, the decision was made to seal off the premises.

The Chief Executive of the Ga West Municipal Assembly, John Desmond Sowah Nai, led an inspection team to the site to assess the magnitude of the damage.

Speaking in an interview with Channel One News, the MCE revealed that preliminary assessments pointed toward fundamental flaws in the building’s makeup.

“MUSEC took a decision to temporarily halt operations. We have asked China Mall to stop operations temporarily until further notice,” Mr. Sowah Nai stated, reinforcing that the life of a citizen cannot be traded for commercial continuity.

Preliminary Findings: A Question of Integrity

The collapse has raised serious questions regarding the construction standards of large-scale retail hubs in the municipality.

According to the MCE, early evidence suggests that the "structural integrity" of the affected wing was compromised, though a full forensic engineering audit is yet to be completed.

The Assembly’s engineering department, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), has begun a comprehensive "stress test" of the remaining parts of the mall to determine if the entire facility poses a risk to the public.

The Road to Reopening

The Ga West Municipal Assembly has made it clear that the "closed" signs will remain at the entrance until every safety loophole is plugged.

Mr. Sowah Nai assured the public that the Assembly would not succumb to pressure to reopen prematurely.

“All recommendations and findings by the Ga West MUSEC would be fully addressed before the mall is allowed to resume operations,” he emphasised.

This closure serves as a stern reminder to developers within the Amasaman enclave to adhere strictly to the building codes of the Land Use and Spatial Planning Authority (LUPSA) and the Ghana Building Code.