Road users near Aboabo Station and Alabar are warning of a potential protest against the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) due to the worsening condition of a major road in the city center.
Travelers on the Roman-hill road to Alabar are facing dangerous conditions, as a portion of the road has collapsed, leading to significant traffic disruptions.
The commuters have accused the KMA of ignoring multiple reports they’ve filed about the road’s poor condition.
Despite being aware of the problem, the KMA has failed to address the issue, leaving the road in a dangerous state for nearly a month.
Some frustrated commuters spoke to Orange News, expressing their concerns.
One noted “they shouldn’t wait until there’s a fatal accident before taking action. The authorities know about the situation but have chosen to ignore it. This is the second time we’ve experienced something like this. Since we pay taxes, they should fix the road before any tragedy occurs.”
“It’s been three weeks since we reported the condition of the road to our leaders, but nothing has been done. The road remains in terrible shape,” another road user lamented.
“The road is really bad, and there have been several accidents. Even though our leaders use the same road, they continue to neglect its maintenance,” A frustrated trader stated.
By Obikyere Abigail Seyram, Student of Communication and Media Studies, KNUST
