The provisional annual report, spanning January to October, indicates 2,038 fatalities recorded nationwide. This is against 1,848 in 2023 for the same period, indicating a 10.28% increase in road accident deaths.

For road injuries, 12,921 have been recorded as compared to 12,728 in 2023, with a 1.52% increase.

Generally, vehicles involved in accidents saw a decrease from 19,920 in 2023 to 18,876 in 2024, representing a 5.23% decrease. Pedestrian knockdown, which reached 2,067 in 2023, declined to 1,986, representing a 3.92% decrease.

Although there was a decrease in reported accident cases from 11,721 the previous year to 11,127, which represents a 5.07% decrease, the general impact of the recorded numbers is enormous.

Speaking at a symposium in Kumasi, Ashanti Regional Director for NRSA, Kwasi Agyenim Boateng, outlined human errors, which include speeding, overloading, and faulty tyres, as the major causative factors contributing to the increase in road crashes.

He advised drivers to be extra vigilant for the periods of election and Christmas festivities to reduce road crashes.

The training is aimed at addressing the many errors drivers commit on and off the road, drivers’ rights, and the work of the Police Motor Traffic and Transport Department.

This year’s event was under the theme: “Responsible Driving, a tool for accident-free Christmas.”

Speaking at the workshop, Kwasi Agyenim Boateng, Ashanti Regional Director of the National Road Safety Authority, asserted the essence of such programmes in a time when road accidents are skyrocketing.

“We have recorded 2038 fatalities from January to October this year, which is higher than 1848 recorded in 2023 for the same duration. Out of this, the Ashanti Region recorded 524 representing 25% of the total national fatalities. This is why we join such events to educate drivers to help reduce accidents,” he said.

Human Resource Manager for Zonda Tec. Ghana Limited, Daniel Nseboah Amoah, highlighted the purpose embarking on such social corporate responsibility.

“We at Zonda Tec believe in safety and not just selling our trucks to the public. That is why, since 2020, we have trained over 5000 drivers from Accra and Kumasi. We aim at doing more of this in other parts of the country and the sub-region as a whole. For our customers to be safe,” he affirmed.

One of the participants, Yaw Adusei Poku, is excited at the learning opportunity.

“This is my first time joining this program, and I must admit I didn’t know a lot of things I have learnt even though I have driven over 2 decades,” he opined.

Personnel from the Ghana National Fire Service who also aided the training warned the public to be vigilant with combustibles and aptly report issues of fire outbreaks as the harmattan approaches.

The NRSA attributes these accidents primarily to parental negligence, reckless driving, and excessive speeding.

Notable incidents include crashes at Obretema near Suhum, Atwedie near Juaso, East Legon, and Kwapia near Obuasi, which occurred on September 21, October 11, October 12, and October 14, 2024, respectively.

In a statement issued on October 17, 2024, the NRSA revealed that these accidents have claimed 30 lives and caused numerous injuries within a single month.

Despite intensified public education campaigns and enforcement measures, the rising crash numbers remain a concern for the Authority.

As part of its response, the NRSA plans to launch a multi-stakeholder investigation into the Kwapia crash under Regulation 8 of the National Road Safety Authority Regulations 2022 (L.I. 2468).

Preliminary investigations by the Ghana Police Service and the NRSA identified excessive speeding, parental irresponsibility, and reckless driving as key factors behind these accidents.

The NRSA reiterated its commitment to addressing these issues through further investigations and strict enforcement.

The Authority also issued a firm reminder that the legal minimum driving age in Ghana is 18 years, urging parents and guardians to be vigilant in upholding this law.

Source: Adomonline

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In 2023, Ghana saw 14,135 road crashes, which claimed 2,276 lives and left 15,409 injured.

Speaking at the NRSA’s 25th anniversary in Accra, acting Board Chairman Mr Jeremaine Nkrumah announced the app’s introduction to combat this growing issue and urged drivers to stay vigilant.

The 14,135 road crashes in 2023 also led to 15,409 injuries, according to the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service.

Despite a drop in accidents this year, acting Board Chairman of the NRSA, Jeremaine Nkrumah highlighted that the death toll remains alarmingly high. “When you look at the number this year it’s 1,614. It’s not just a number but 1,000 funerals more. Children, spouses, and everything.

Each time this happens people gather to mourn so to me these aren’t just numbers but humans. It’s in our interest to make sure that the road rules are followed” he said.

He attributed the majority of fatalities to commercial vehicles, urging drivers to exercise greater caution on the roads as part of efforts to curb these tragic losses.

He presented a chart showing a slight reduction in accidents over the years.

While acknowledging the drop in road accidents due to intensified public education, Chief Director at the Transport Ministry, Mabel Sagoe, emphasized the need for adopting innovative, data-driven strategies to achieve even greater reductions.

Some listed notable interventions such as the ‘Arrive Alive Stay Alive’ road safety campaign, the launch of the Ghana transport project and the digital platform for commercial transport groups.

The anniversary was celebrated on the theme “25 years of promoting road safety and awarding excellence”.

Source: Abigail Oppong Boateng

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Tyre bursts, brake failures, overloading and bad roads are some of the major contributing factors but speeding has been identified as a key contributor.

The forum, which was organised by the Legal Aid Resource Centre, with support from the Bloomberg Initiatives for Global Road Safety Partnership to implement a project which aims at using advocacy interventions towards the passage into law of the Road Traffic Act and the development of standards for motorcycle helmet, is geared towards the implementation of the deliverables.

Over 50 participants drawn from various commercial transport unions, road safety consultancy firms, driving schools, and the State Transport Company Limited deliberated on possible ways of reducing road crashes.

The Executive Director of Legal Resources Centre, Ms. Daphne Lariba Nabila said the advocacy campaign is a two-year project which commenced in June this year to support the Ministry of Transport and National Road Safety Authority to amend the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (L.I. 2180).

The LI has been re-laid in Parliament after it was withdrawn recently with the amendment of the Road Traffic Act, 2004 (Act 683) with a focus on speeding.

The Advocacy Campaign also aims to collaborate with partners to support state agencies such as the Ministry of Transport, National Road Safety Authority, Driver Vehicle Licensing Authority, and Ghana Standards Authority to develop standards for motorcycle helmets.

Ms Lariba Nabila said the purpose of organising the programme for transport unions was to bring them together to speed up the review processes of the Road Traffic Act, 2004, and the Road Traffic (Amendment) Regulations 2024, adding that it also seeks to solicit concerns towards the amendment of the Road Traffic Act on speed management to allow local authorities (metropolitan, municipal and district assemblies) to manage their local roads.

Ms Daphne Laariba Nabila was worried that Africa is the world’s least motorized region accounting for just 3% of the world’s vehicles and yet it records the highest rate of road deaths.

According to her, the World Health Organization (WHO) pegs the rate in Africa at 26.6% deaths per 100,000 people.

The WHO 2023 status reports that road crash deaths rose by 17% in Africa.

On his part, the acting Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority, David Adonteng expressed worry about the situation and blamed it on behavioural factors.

Between January and June 2024 only, a total of 1,237 deaths and 7, 561 injuries have been recorded in road safety crashes in Ghana, according to National Road Safety Authority.

Wrongful overtaking, failure to observe traffic signs, speeding, etc. continue to remain the main causes of road crashes.

“Speeding, has become the lone ranger in killing people, maiming them, and destroying properties, said Mr David Adonteng”.

Mr Adonteng disclosed that that from next year National Road Safety Authority will introduce camera technology in Ghana to monitor drivers, especially on highways.

The design and installation of all the devices have all been done awaiting implementation.

Mr Adonteng warned that with the new system, fifth-time offenders who will make multiple court appearances will have their licences revoked permanently.

Addressing participants, the MTTD Director of Education, Research and Training, Chief  Spt. Alexander Obeng, said MTTD has launched an automated system developed by the Ghana Police Service to enforce road traffic laws and regulations to improve road safety in Ghana. The system uses cameras and sensors to automatically take a picture and/or video of vehicles that flout road traffic laws and regulations such as speeding and jumping of red light.

The Legal Resources Centre (LRC) is a human rights non-governmental organization committed to the realization of human dignity by building human rights capacities. The centre seeks to ensure human rights for all. It works towards the promotion and protection of the rights to health, safe transport, education, housing, work, participatory democracy, personal liberty, civil justice and crime.

These are carried out through public human rights education, community mobilization activities, legal aid, alternative dispute resolution services, research, advocacy and publications.

The organization supports efforts in advocating for road safety in Ghana through legislative and policy reviews.

Source: David Andoh

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The workshop was aimed at improving the driving skills and knowledge of drivers operating within the region.

The lead facilitator, Senior Technician Engineer at Ho DVLA, Francis Sevor provided an overview of the training program, covering defensive driving, road sign recognition, stress management, and firefighting.

Mr Sevor in an interview with Adom News emphasized the importance of regular training for drivers in ensuring road safety.

He urged drivers to exercise caution and prioritize their own safety and that of pedestrians, as their lives are of utmost importance.

The Deputy Chief Fire Officer (DCFO) Joy Ameyibor Ayim pledged the command’s commitment to investing in workshops like this to educate more drivers and protect lives on the road.

He also expressed his gratitude to the drivers who participated in the training.

DCFO Ayim stated that, the importance of driver education, particularly in defensive and offensive driving techniques, to ensure safety on the roads.

He reaffirmed the commands dedication to organizing more training and sensitization programs in the future.

Some beneficiary commended the organisers and seized the opportunity to appeal to the commander for more of such programmes.

They also encouraged fellow drivers to put the knowledge gained at the training into practice.

Speaking on JoyNews’ ‘The Probe,’ Dr Ackaah highlighted that these essential road components cost less than 10% of the total road construction budget. However, they are often neglected after the roads are built.

“I think we have to take safety seriously. For instance, street lights at night reduce the probability of fatal crashes significantly.

“Unfortunately, we don’t prioritise safety as a part of our culture. People are dying, and we are doing nothing about it,” he stated on August 4.

Dr Ackaah’s comments came after host Emefa Apawu visited major roads in the city centre, where she found faulty traffic lights, missing street lights, and absent road markings.

These deficiencies pose significant risks, especially to unfamiliar drivers.

Regarding traffic lights, Dr Ackaah noted the existence of a traffic management centre tasked with monitoring them.

However, he questioned whether these companies are adequately compensated to perform their duties.

He stated that despite the presence of institutions mandated to address these issues, little is being done, calling the situation “a shame and very disappointing.”

Speaking to JoyNews, the Director-General of NRSA, David Osafo Adonteng attributed the consistent reduction in road crashes over the last three years to their various campaigns aimed at sensitising the public on road safety.

“This year, Ghana is going to see a lot of technology deployed for road safety management. For example, the police are coming up with what we call the traffictech. You are going to see fewer policemen on the road. Rather, you are going to see cameras being deployed in vehicles and also fixed along the roads to be monitoring the roads 24/7,” he stated.

Mr Adonteng explained that electronic means would be used to detect road users, especially drivers, who violate traffic laws.

Subsequently, the NRSA Director-General emphasised that tickets and notices would be issued to drivers and individuals who flout road traffic laws, stating that they would be required to pay penalties or fines.

Mr Adonteng highlighted the authority’s reliance on technology to maintain order on major roads across the country.

Meanwhile, the Ghana Police Service has rolled out an automated system to enhance the safety of drivers and enforce adherence to road traffic regulations.

The system known as Traffictech-GH, uses cameras and sensors to capture images and videos of vehicles that would disregard road traffic laws.

Ghana is among the sub-Saharan African countries battling with Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) which are a major cause of morbidity and mortality thus, require a sustained long-term approach to tackle the menace.

Meanwhile, the interventions and heightened law enforcement approach employed in the past years have been reactive, and mere stop-gap measures, resulting in reduced RTC incidences that are sporadic and short-lived.

Speaking at the 5th inter-faculty lecture organised by the Directorate of Research, Innovation and Development (DRID) of UniMAC-GIJ, last Friday, on the topic: “Perceptions Underlying Road Safety Behaviours of Drivers in Urban Ghana – A Health-Belief and Planned Behaviour Perspective”, Dr Priscilla Teika Odoom said previous road safety campaign measures have been reactive because the campaigns are mostly launched when there are increased incidences of road traffic crashes.

“The campaigns themselves can be a bit sustained even when people are not dying on the roads. We don’t need to wait for people to be dying and because that’s what happens when they start and the crash numbers go down then the campaigns stop then the people go back to their behaviours,” the lecturer and Acting Head of the Advertising Department at UniMAC-GIJ stated.

Dr Odoom said one of the major concerns was that such campaigns do not take into consideration the social marketing approach in handling the issue which means applying certain benchmarks, indicating that, the first of it is to try to use the outcome of a study that applies theory to understand the behaviour.

“So if the outcome of a study is theory-based then there’s much confidence in the results and that can be used to form the interventions,” she stated.

Touching on the theories underpinning the study, Dr Odoom explained the health-belief model as a health-specific model that assumes that health behaviours are a function of a range of perceptual or behavioural factors.

She added people take up a health-promoting behaviour if they believe, among other factors, that they’re vulnerable to the risk that comes with the alternative of such behaviour.

“The second theory that is the theory of planned behaviour suggests that intentions are the immediate predictors of a person’s behaviour, that is before we behave we first form intentions but our intentions are also formed based on three things; our attitude, subjective norms and perceived behavioural control,” Dr Odoom explained.

According to Dr Odoom, the study seeks to maximise the benefits of road safety behaviour rather than highlighting the risk associated with plying the roads.

“This is not about risky driving behaviour, the research was based on safe driving behaviours so if people perceive road safety like what does it cost for me not to tailgate a car, what does it cost for me not to run a red light, what benefit will accrue to me, those are the things we’re looking at if they decide to drive safely on our roads,” she said.

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“If the interventions also focus on these things and maximise these benefits in the advertisements then a safety behaviour can be adopted,” Dr Odoom added.

It was a very insightful presentation by Dr Odoom. Mortalities on our roads have increased and have become a worrying menace for citizens of Ghana and research like this is very critical to solving the problem”, Moses Desire Kouyo, an attendee and student of UniMAC-GIJ said.

The Dean of Faculty of Journalism and Media Studies and Chairman for the Event Dr James Asante in his final address called for policy interventions that will focus on research in addressing some societal problems.

“Some of the questions border on policies, we need government intervention to address some of the questions she [Dr. Priscilla Odoom] asked. I think we should encourage the government to invest more into research so we come out with empirical-based evidence to guard our policies as they relate to road safety”, he said.

Recent data released by the National Road Safety Authority (NSRA), a total of 2,589 persons perished in road crashes between February 2022 and February 2023.

The figure surpasses the number of Covid-19 deaths recorded in the country since March 2020 when Ghana recorded its first case of the virus.

The World Health Organisation (WHO) as of February 21, 2023, Ghana has recorded 1,462 Covid-19 deaths.

The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) says it is deploying undercover operatives to board commercial vehicles as passengers to check compliance with safety regulations as the Christmas season approaches.

This is contained in a regulatory alert to all commercial transport operators on the enforcement of the use of log books in intercity relay driving.

In an interview aired on Joy FM’s Midday News on Monday, the Director, Regulation, Inspection and Compliance at the National Road Safety Authority, Kwame Koduah Atuahene said the operatives will be stationed at the major highways across the country.

According to him, the undercover operatives will be tasked to monitor “driver behaviour and provide the authority with real-time feedback.”

Mr Koduah Atuahene noted that the authority will work hand in hand with the Ghana Police Service on this initiative at major highway checkpoints.

“Many of these routes the Authority intends to deploy mystery passengers – these are guys who join the trips ununiformed…once we have confirmation that something untoward has happened, we will act on such evidence received from our mystery passengers,” he stated.

This move is aimed at reducing the road carnages recorded annually.

Meanwhile, NSRA has reported that road traffic accidents for the first half of 2022 have seen a four percent decline as compared to the same period in 2021.

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The success is attributed to intensified sensitisation and media advocacy campaigns.

The Multimedia Group, especially JoyNews has been spearheading safety campaigns in its bid to help reduce the carnages on our roads.

Data from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) show that from January to May 2022, some 6,472 cases of road traffic accidents were reported while 6,789 of these were recorded within the same period in 2021.

According to the NRSA, the country has witnessed a decline of 4.67 percent in road traffic accidents in 2022 as compared to the same period in 2021.

The figures also indicate that the number of persons killed in road traffic accidents from January to May this year has reduced by 8.8 percent as compared to last year.

A total of 1,140 persons were killed in road traffic accidents from January to May this year while 1,250 persons were killed within the same period last year.

A road safety expert, Cecil Gabrah, has warned that drivers who indulge in sexual activities before embarking on long journeys risk losing concentration and can be involved in road accidents.

He says having sex is like going on a 100-metre marathon, which can make one suffer fatigue and lose control of the steering wheel.

In an interview with Benjamin Akakpo on the Drive Safe campaign, he warned drivers to desist from energy-draining activities before taking long journeys.

“Who suffers from fatigue? Drivers who do not plan their trips; drivers who stay drinking at night; drivers who work overnight; drivers who have sex during their journeys – they are all part of it.

“God created sex. If you are a man [and have sex], you are knocked off and you will be sleepy and that is why immediately after sex, you find the man either snoring. He is tired, he’s run for more than 100 metres so you don’t go and sit behind the steering wheel to drive,” he cautioned.

He advised drivers to avoid setting off for long journeys at dawn because accidents are rife during such hours.

“If you are travelling, sleep early and wake up early but don’t set off early like 4 am, 5 am. You will meet those who did not sleep especially those heavy duty drivers who will not sleep,” he added.

According to CETSED, the decision follows a successful stakeholder engagement, which it has been advocating for, adding their cry and that of Ghanaians have not fallen on deaf ears.

“Road accidents caused by broken down vehicles along the roads and the major highways in the country continue to take precious lives and cause physical and emotional damage to Ghanaians.

“The Road Towing Levy is a bill that must be enforced as the principle of Regulation 103 to 105 of L.I.2180 promote safety on our roads as well as ensures that state institutions charged with the responsibility to ensure safer road transportation are well resourced.

“CETSED as a leading civil society organisation in transport after several deliberations with transport stakeholders; private and public, organisational and individual, has noted that the cost of the levy may be a challenge.

“But many have raised concerns on how the law will have in place a sanction regime that will ensure that vehicle towing companies that will be engaged across the country can be punished severely if their actions and inactions especially when disabled vehicles are left on our highways beyond the regulated time of an hour to two to cause accidents.
Stakeholders have further called for the accountability and probity of the bill.

“The alarming 11% of road crashes caused by disabled vehicles on our major highways will be reduced drastically if not entirely and at least for the sake of just a life that will be saved with the implementation of these sections of the law,” it said.

In view of this, CETSED in a statement stressed it will not relent in the pursuit of the full implementation of one of Ghana’s most beautiful laws that have been shelved because of political expediency and lack of proper education of citizens on the importance of L. I 2180.

The statement has also called on the Ministry and its agencies to take the issue of explaining the importance of the law to the citizens very seriously.

“We have already taken note of several gaps in the PR strategy adopted so far by spokespersons of the National Road Safety Authority and wish to advise that a serious public education must be embarked on across the length and breadth of Ghana.

“Just limiting it to media interviews and stakeholder engagements may not help the process and may lead to another rejection by the citizens as happened in 2017,” the centre appealed.

After careful deliberations and considerations, CETSED proposes that the bill must be criminalised to foster accountability on the part of the towing company and the driver or owner of the broken-down vehicle.

“If the driver or owner of a broken-down vehicle refuses to report the broken vehicle as stated by the law and it causes an accident, the driver or owner of the vehicle should be punished.

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“Punishment should be stiffer as the law states in the form of fines, compensation to the victims, and jail time,” it added.

CETSED strongly believes that this approach of criminalising the bill would benefit all parties involved and bring some level of accountability which most Ghanaians are genuinely advocating for.

“If a towing company refuses to tow a broken-down vehicle two (2) hours after it has been reported to them and it causes an accident, they should be fined, compensation should be paid to the victims of their negligence, a possible jail time and their license should either be suspended or revoked depending on the gravity of the accident caused,” the statement urged.

The bill was met with fierce resistance when it was introduced in 2017 as part of the many measures to curb road crashes.

But to the NRSA Public Relations Officer, Pearl Adusu Gyasi, the call is in the right direction, hence policymakers must have a relook.

Madam Gyasi said this in an interview on Adom TV’s Big Agenda.

She stated the reintroduction will add to the many measures the authority has put in place to curb carnage on roads.

Road accidents that have been seen as another pandemic in recent times have resulted in avoidable deaths.

Per accident statistics from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service, a total of 1,250 people have died from January to May this year.

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These deaths are higher than those recorded through Covid-19.

MTTD noted 1,309 people have sustained injuries at that same time representing a 26.72% increase from 2020.

This was over the weekend in a short but impressive ceremony at Kokomlemle in Accra.

The product, when applied before the puncture occurs, moves to permanently seal punctures as they happen and this means it will protect the tyre from  getting puncture within its five years life span from the beginning of its application.

Speaking during the launch, the Operations Manager of the company, Jemima Siaw Yeboah, said tyre burst is one of the contributory factors in road carnage in Ghana.

Madam Yeboah said puncture safe reduces porosity and extends tyre life.

According to her, Puncture Safe is a revolutionary product that is out-performing everything the manufacturer uses in terms of technology not found in other tyre sealants.

The product is in grades to cover every vehicle sector such as High Performance, High-Speed Grade, Heavy Duty Medium Speed Grade, Extra Heavy Duty Low-Speed Grade and Light Duty Cycle Grade.

On his part, Chief Superintendent Joseph Obeng Sefa of the Ghana Police Service recommended the products for drivers.

He said the application of Puncture safety will help reduce tyre burst related accidents.

According to him, the Ghana Police Service has also used it and can attest to it being safe.

The Authority observes that the period is often characterized by irresponsible road user behaviour by motorists which increases their risk to road traffic crashes (accidents) and injuries.

The Authority expects that road users will adhere to all road safety protocols as the election gets to its climax and citizens keep up with voting results.

We also wish to call on leadership of political parties to advocate for best road safety practices among their followers and particularly advise against the violation of road traffic rules and regulations including speeding, drink driving, driving tired, distractive driving among others.

Data available to the Authority suggests an increase in road traffic crashes and casualties during election years. Let us all work together to ensure an accident-free electioneering season.

Thank you.

NATIONAL ROAD SAFETY AUTHORITY
Ensuring Safety, Protecting Lives.

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In a letter by the NRSA to the GHA, it said a physical examination organized by the Authority revealed the incident may have “consequences for the structural integrity of the bridge thereby posing public safety concerns for road users”.

To this effect, the authority is requesting the Highway Authority to perform an impact assessment report on the damages to the bridge in a two-week ultimatum

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NRSA, in accordance to Section 27 of the National Road Safety Authority Act 2019 (Act 993) has threatened to sanction the outfit if it failed to comply with their directives.

The Act, which transformed the body from a Commission into an Authority is empowered as a regulator to coordinate activities of transport stakeholders.

It is also mandated to investigate transport systems for safety compliance and make the requisite recommendations to the Ministry of Transport and its related authorities.

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Nana Annor Amihere, a road safety advocate said it was time the government took a bold step to tackle the increasing incidents of road accidents by allocating funds to the National Road Safety Commission to increase its campaign on road safety.

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The National Road Safety Commission is mandated to play the lead role in championing, promoting and coordinating road safety activities in Ghana.

The current administration’s three-pronged approach to dealing with accidents involves Education, Enforcement and Engineering.

The “education” approach plans to resource the National Road Safety Commission to scale up public education and sensitisation on road safety with an additional GHC 6.5 million from the Road Fund.

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However, on Adom FM’s morning show Dwaso Nsem Thursday, Nana Annor Amihere said the GH₵6.5 million was inadequate.

He revealed how the erstwhile Mahama administration committed a lot of resources to road safety campaign yet carnage on Ghana’s roads remained high, urging the Akufo-Addo government to double its efforts.

The immediate solution, Nana Annor Amihere who is also the Executive Director of Safety Ghana, said was for the Road Safety Commission to be resourced financially to increase awareness.

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Also, a tipper truck driver, Kwaku Baah blamed the lack of road markings for the increased accidents.

He explained that drivers don’t feel obliged to stop for pedestrians when there are no zebra crossings on the roads.

Mr Baah blamed the Ghana Highway Authority for the increased road accidents, adding that the menace will not reduce if they don’t enforce their laws.