By Frank Kwame Abbor
Peki, June 10, GNA – Madam Fafa Bankas, a youth advocate from Peki, has appealed to the Government to implement urgent road safety measures to curb accidents and fatalities on road networks within the enclave.
The appeal was contained in an open letter addressed to the Minister of Roads and Highways, in which Madam Bankas, a concerned indigene, expressed worry over the increasing number of road crashes on the Eastern Corridor Road, particularly along the Asikuma–Kpeve stretch.
Speaking in an interview with the Ghana News Agency, she described the road as a major source of concern for residents, citing recurring accidents that had resulted in loss of lives, injuries and emotional trauma for affected families and communities.
She said the situation had reached alarming levels, with reports of accidents occurring almost daily, leaving many residents fearful and calling for immediate government intervention.
“Families have lost loved ones, children have lost parents, and communities have been left in mourning. As citizens, we can no longer remain silent while these heartbreaking incidents continue,” she stated.
She acknowledged efforts by traditional authorities, local government officials, the South Dayi District Assembly and the Member of Parliament for the area to draw attention to the problem, but emphasised the need for urgent national action.
Madam Bankas appealed to the Ministry to install traffic lights and speed control systems at identified accident-prone areas, particularly around hospital junctions, major intersections and densely populated communities.
She also called for the construction of pedestrian crossings and speed ramps where necessary, improved road markings, signage and street lighting, as well as enhanced collaboration between the Ghana Police Service and the National Road Safety Authority to enforce speed limits and road safety regulations.
In addition, she urged the Ministry to undertake a comprehensive road safety assessment of the Asikuma–Kpeve stretch to identify factors contributing to the recurring crashes and implement lasting solutions.
“The Eastern Corridor Road serves thousands of commuters daily and remains an important route connecting several communities and regions. The safety of those who use it must be treated as a priority,” she said.
Madam Bankas expressed optimism that the concerns raised would receive prompt attention, adding that decisive action by the authorities would help save lives, protect families and promote safer transportation along the corridor.
GNA
Edited by Maxwell Awumah/Lydia Kukua Asamoah