For families still bearing the scars of Ghana’s deadliest peacetime disaster, relief may finally be in sight.

After 8 years of legal battles, the case seeking GHS40 million in compensation for victims of the June 3, 2015 explosion is inching toward judgment, with court sittings scheduled for later this month.

Speaking at the presser Senyo R. Hosi, Governor of the One Ghana Movement,  said 69 survivors and dependents filed suit in 2018 against GOIL, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), and the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA).

The dealer/manager, Mr. Thompson, has since passed away and the case against him was discontinued.

“What the victims are claiming is that these bodies were negligent and because of their negligence they suffered what they suffered,” counsel told journalists.

“We are in court seeking forty million Ghana cedis in damages for the lives that have been lost, the properties that cannot be recovered, and victims left in a state that they cannot work anymore.”

Case nears final stage

Lawyers say the trial is in its closing phase.

All victims’ witnesses have testified, with 7 victims giving evidence in open court. GOIL and NPA have also presented their witnesses.

Currently, AMA’s witness is still testifying. The court will sit on 15 June and 18 June 2026 for AMA to conclude evidence.

GOIL and NPA are then expected to cross-examine the AMA witness.

“After that then the other parties, that is GOIL and then NPA, may decide to cross-examine the witness of AMA.

At this stage we are getting close to the end,” counsel said.

Once cross-examination is done, all parties will file written submissions before the court delivers its judgment.

Counsel believes the matter could be completed within this year.

A night Ghana will not forget:

The June 3, 2015 disaster struck when a GOIL fuel station at Kwame Nkrumah Circle exploded during torrential floods.

Over 150 people died, many seeking shelter from the rain, while properties worth millions were destroyed.

For survivors, the physical injuries and economic losses have lingered for a decade