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Residents of Amasaman-Obeyeyie in the Ga West Municipality of the Greater Accra Region have staged a protest over what they describe as the worsening state of roads in the area, calling for urgent government intervention to improve access and mobility.
Scores of residents, including drivers, traders and youth groups, converged on key sections of the community on [protest day not specified in input] to express frustration over years of what they say is neglect by authorities.
The demonstrators carried placards and chanted slogans, demanding immediate rehabilitation of the road network.
According to the residents, the poor condition of the roads has made transportation increasingly difficult, with major implications for daily commuting, local businesses and access to essential services such as healthcare and education.
They noted that several stretches of the road have become nearly impassable, particularly during the rainy season, when potholes widen and sections are cut off by flooding and erosion. Residents say this has significantly increased transport fares, delayed movement of goods, and worsened economic conditions in the area.
“We have been suffering for years. When it rains, you cannot pass. Even taxis refuse to come here,” one protester said, adding that the community feels “completely cut off” at times.
The protesters are urging relevant government agencies and municipal authorities to prioritise the rehabilitation of the roads, warning that continued inaction could deepen hardship and further isolate the community from surrounding economic centres.
They insist that improved road infrastructure is critical to supporting livelihoods in the area, where many residents depend on small-scale trading, transport services and informal economic activities.
The demonstration adds to growing complaints from peri-urban communities around Accra over deteriorating road infrastructure and delayed public works projects, which residents say are affecting economic productivity and quality of life.
Authorities are yet to respond publicly to the latest protest.
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