Afigya Kwabre North, Ashanti Region June 30, 2025,National Security officials in the Ashanti Region have taken over operations at the Akom Axel Load Station in the Afigya Kwabre North District following reports of massive corruption and misappropriation of state funds.
The takeover, according to Deputy Regional Security Coordinator, Alhaji Abubakar Nje, follows credible intelligence that some individuals at the station were diverting government revenue for personal gain.
“We discovered disturbing trends, including failure to weigh trucks as required, with proceeds being pocketed by individuals instead of being paid into government accounts,” . “For now, we’ve taken full control of the station to restore discipline and protect public interest.” Alhaji Nje emphasize.
He noted a glaring disparity between expected revenue and actual records. “On June 4, nine trucks were intercepted, yet just days later, during my visit on June 9, only one vehicle was captured in the records. This raises serious questions,” he added.
The development has sparked political tension as well. Kwame Yallo, Constituency Organizer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Afigya Kwabre North, expressed dismay over what he described as “internal looting” by party members just months after assuming power.
Akom Axle Load Station Corruption in Afigya Kwabre North.
According to him, some individuals allegedly bypassed standard procedures at the station, allowing unweighed trucks to pass in exchange for cash. “I was even offered a bribe a car every week to keep quiet,”Kwame Yallo revealed.
He warned that the actions of a few greedy individuals were not only depriving the state of vital funds but also contributing to the deterioration of roads due to overloaded trucks.
Kwame Yallo called on the Ministry of Roads and Highways, as well as the appropriate government agencies, to step in and ensure transparency at axle load stations across the country.
The National Security Secretariat says it will maintain control of the Akom station until a thorough audit and investigation are completed.
Source-Esther Amankwah
