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Nighttime commuting in the Greater Accra Region has become a hazardous endeavor due to the lack of streetlights on major highways and inner roads. The failure of Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to fix or provide streetlights has left many areas in complete darkness, sparking concerns among motorists, passengers, and pedestrians.
The situation is particularly dire in areas such as the Achimota Overhead, Achimota School stretch, Achimota Police Station, John Kufuor Avenue, George Walker Bush Highway, Tema Motorway, Agyiriganor, Ashaley Botwe, and several adjoining communities. Drivers are forced to navigate these dark roads, increasing the risk of accidents. “We are forced to drive blindly on these dark roads. Potholes are almost invisible, and with pedestrians wearing clothes that don’t reflect light, one wrong move could cause a fatal accident,” a concerned motorist lamented.
The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has also expressed concerns about the situation. “A well-lit street saves lives. We can’t keep losing lives and property when the solution is simply fixing the lights,” said Alhaji Abbas Ibrahim Imoro, Public Relations Officer of the GPRTU. The union has singled out areas such as the Korle Bu–Korle Gonno and Abossey Okai roads as particularly hazardous due to non-functioning streetlights.
Despite earlier assurances by the Greater Accra Regional Minister, Madam Linda Ocloo, that she would prioritize the installation and maintenance of streetlights, the situation remains unchanged. The lack of response from the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council (GARCC) has only added to the frustration. As the situation stands, night-time commuting in Accra remains a perilous activity, with many calling for urgent action to address the issue.
