Commercial drivers to stage street protest over deplorable Pokuase–Nsawam road

Some commercial drivers have planned to stage a street protest over the deplorable Pokuase-Nsawam section of the N4 highway that connects Accra to Kumasi and other areas in the middle belt of the country.

According to the drivers, they are giving a one-week ultimatum to the government to repair the deteriorated sections between Pokuase and Nsawam to make it motorable even while the contractor continues with the rehabilitation works else they will extend the street protest nationwide.

In a joint statement through their leadership in various transport unions such as the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and allied operators, they said the busy stretch, which links Accra to the Eastern, Ashanti and northern regions, has become almost impassable and dangerous.

They argued that the road’s poor condition is inflating operational costs due to constant repairs, reduced vehicle lifespans and more frequent spare-parts replacement.

“This is not just a challenge for commercial transport operators, but for all motorists using this critical corridor,” the statement issued on Thursday, August 14, 2025 said. “It is disrupting daily life and economic activities.”

The unions claimed they have already met with the Minister of Roads and Highways, who promised to fix the road within six weeks. However, they stressed that this deadline has passed without visible progress.

To them, if the ministry fails to act within the next seven days, their members will park their vehicles and stage a nationwide protest “until our concerns are addressed”.

The operators are calling on all affected motorists, commuters and residents to join the planned protest, describing it as a civic duty to pressure authorities into urgent action.

Attached below is a copy of statement from the unions: