One week after a peaceful demonstration over the deplorable condition of the Dome-Kwabenya-Kitase Road, affected communities are calling for urgent engagement with authorities to address the challenges surrounding the completion of the road.
Residents of Dome-Kwabenya, Brekusu, Kitase, Agyementi, Ayim and surrounding communities say the poor condition of the road continues to affect schoolchildren, traders, workers and other road users through delays, vehicle damage, increased transport costs and difficult journeys.
The communities are also concerned about the impact of dust during dry periods and muddy conditions during the rainy season, as well as the risks posed by potholes, poor road conditions and limited visibility to motorists and pedestrians.
The demonstration followed earlier attempts by representatives of the affected communities to engage relevant authorities over the resumption and completion of the road, including engagements in July 2025 with the Ghana Highways Authority, the Ministry of Roads and Highways, the Ministry of Finance and other stakeholders.
The communities are now seeking further dialogue with government agencies, road authorities, elected representatives, traditional leaders, assemblies, contractors and other stakeholders to establish the current state of the project, identify the challenges and agree on practical steps towards completing the road.
No engagement after demonstration
Speaking at a press conference in Accra last Monday, a retired public servant and a resident of Brekusu, Maxwell Akufu Badoo, who spoke on behalf of the residents, said they had not received any invitation or communication from relevant stakeholders or the sitting Members of Parliament representing the Dome-Kwabenya and Akuapem constituencies one week after the demonstration.
They said the demonstration was intended to bring the condition of the road to national attention and create an opportunity for meaningful engagement.
The communities are, therefore, calling for relevant stakeholders to meet and discuss the concerns raised during the demonstration.
They said they remained ready to participate in discussions aimed at finding a practical solution to the road problem.
Questions over construction activities
The communities are also seeking clarity on the current state of construction on the road.
Public statements have indicated that work has resumed or that contractors have returned to site. However, residents who use the road regularly are seeking visible evidence of sustained construction activity.
The communities are asking the responsible authorities to visit the area and assess the situation on the ground.
They also want any financial, contractual or technical challenges affecting the progress of the project to be communicated to the public, together with a clear pathway for resolving them.
