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Pedestrian knockdowns continue to attract the attention of road safety managers as number of persons injured rose from 100 in 2020 to 135 in 2021 in the Western Region, National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reports from January to September this year revealed.
Pedestrians killed, however, reduced from 42 to 32, a 23.8 percent decrease. But, the total number of reported cases on pedestrian knockdowns rose from 130 to 167, during the period.
The Western Regional Manager of NRSA, Nana Akua Ansaah,told The Spectator recently.
She explained that walkways were for use by pedestrians and but observed that in most communities in the region, they had become car parks.
This , Nana Ansaah added, was a headache creating injuries and deaths among pedestrians on theroads.
Again, she told The Spectator that slabs removed during clean-ups were not restored and remained uncovered for days, forcing pedestrians to enter the road to compete with vehicles for space.
Nana Ansaah stressed : “Humans are vulnerable and our bones cannot be compared with metals on vehicles and any collision, pedestrians die; it’s a worry. We plead with road contractors and our engineers, to create pedestrian lay- bys to forestall the injuries and deaths.
“We need to prevent people from dying when using the road.The pedestrian walkways also promote healthy lifestyles as people used them for exercises.”
She again indicated that males killed during the period below age 18 reduced from 10 to four while males above 18 killed rose from 61 to 71, an increase of +16.4 percent while females above 18, who died, also rose from four to nine.
Nana Ansaah told the Spectator that persons killed in the commercial vehicle category rose from 23 to 36 while those injured reduced from 287 to 188, with taxis topping with an increase from 137 to 158.
Trycycles cases also rose from 99 to 142 during the period,saying “it’s a worry, we are losing national human resources, people in productive age bracket are dying.”
The road safety manager advocated that parents and the society should encourage females to join the road transport business just as some haulage companies had started because, statistics showed that, females had the patience and discipline to maintain high safety standards.
Nana Ansaah said: “The men claim they have the experience but if you have the experience and people continue to die on our roads, then it means you need to improve upon your driving skills. We have to make our roads safe for all users.”
From Clement Adzei Boye, Takoradi
Senior Lecturer at the University of Ghana’s Department of Political Science, Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato says the imprisonment of the Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, will have little meaning unless it leads to a broader crackdown on illegal mining.
In a post on his Facebook page on the July 21, 2026, Dr. Zaato said the judgment should mark the beginning of efforts to completely eradicate galamsey and hold all those involved accountable, regardless of their political affiliation.
He said the country must work towards restoring polluted rivers, protecting forests and ensuring that people implicated in illegal mining activities are prosecuted.
According to him, those the President has publicly acknowledged to be involved in galamsey should face prosecution.
He called for the prosecution of district chief executives (DCEs), members of Parliament (MPs) and senior political party officials who have been accused of engaging in or supporting illegal mining.
Dr. Zaato further urged the government to take decisive action to end the destruction of the country’s forests caused by galamsey.
He maintained that the imprisonment of Chairman Wontumi would only have a lasting impact if it results in a comprehensive and impartial fight against illegal mining across the country.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Government of Ghana has expressed profound sadness over the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, King of Dagbon.
In a statement issued on Monday, President John Dramani Mahama, on behalf of the Government, extended his deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Dagbon, and the entire nation.
“The Government of Ghana has received with profound sadness the news of the passing of His Majesty Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II,” the statement said.
President Mahama described the late King as a distinguished traditional ruler whose reign was defined by healing, reconciliation, and lasting peace in Dagbon following years of conflict.
The statement noted that His Majesty’s “unwavering commitment to unity, stability, and the welfare of his people created an enabling environment for development”and strengthened the partnership between traditional authorities and Government in advancing progress across Dagbon and Ghana.
The Government paid tribute to the life and legacy of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II, and honoured his invaluable service to the nation.
“May his wisdom, leadership, and dedication to peace continue to inspire future generations. May his soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.
The passing of Yaa Naa Abukari Mahama II marks the end of an era for Dagbon, which saw significant strides in unity and development under his leadership.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
