Accra is choked with congestion, needs new master plan – Ga Mantse

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Nii Tetteh 3 months ago

Is he goin to use his money to do the decongestion?

Is he goin to use his money to do the decongestion?
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GA MANTSE, TALK TO THE MAN IN THE MIRROR PLEASE 3 months ago

The Ga People should set examples for others coming to Accra to follow. Look at typical Ga Areas. Joblessness and filth are common things you see all
over. At night they come out to sleep by the roadside, throw waste into gu ...
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The Ga People should set examples for others coming to Accra to follow. Look at typical Ga Areas. Joblessness and filth are common things you see all
over. At night they come out to sleep by the roadside, throw waste into gutters right in front of the houses. Nii Mantse, charity begins at home. Send all the Ga to Dubai, give Accra to the Arabs and wait to see what will happen in a few years.
Kweku Tsin 3 months ago

You are an idiot. This Bigoted tyrade is not a solution. Fools like you should be deported back to the bush.

You are an idiot. This Bigoted tyrade is not a solution. Fools like you should be deported back to the bush.
Onye, Onye Sormi Ayigbe Nyo Korku Tsin 3 months ago

Go to the Motoway to see the eyesore your Ayigbe Cat Thieves have caused. Have you seen any clean estate called Ayigbe Town or Zongo? Your people are part of the congestion because the dirtiest and most deplorable places in A ...
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Go to the Motoway to see the eyesore your Ayigbe Cat Thieves have caused. Have you seen any clean estate called Ayigbe Town or Zongo? Your people are part of the congestion because the dirtiest and most deplorable places in Accra are inhabited by you. No amount of planning, not a new capital city can solve the problem unless your brain gets new wiring.
Former Dining Hall Prefect 3 months ago

The Regional capital used to be at koforidua as part of Eastern Region, and Rawlings moved it to Accra and Ga chiefs were happy. Now they are crying. The Regional capital should be moved to Tema. That will decongest Accra ...
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The Regional capital used to be at koforidua as part of Eastern Region, and Rawlings moved it to Accra and Ga chiefs were happy. Now they are crying. The Regional capital should be moved to Tema. That will decongest Accra a little.
Acragirly 3 months ago

They sleep outside because they can't afford Air Conditioner or even a Fan. The biggest problem in Accra is all the villages coming to Accra.

I, for one, want the capital to go somewhere else. Leave Accra and leave the Gh ...
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They sleep outside because they can't afford Air Conditioner or even a Fan. The biggest problem in Accra is all the villages coming to Accra.

I, for one, want the capital to go somewhere else. Leave Accra and leave the Ghans alone.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago

Just talk..ppl sell on the streets anywhere and anyhow. No one a license.to sell..they get and put.items even on the streets and start selling..ppl.cross the streets anyhow anywhere..dirt and dust filth everywhere thenmentali ...
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Just talk..ppl sell on the streets anywhere and anyhow. No one a license.to sell..they get and put.items even on the streets and start selling..ppl.cross the streets anyhow anywhere..dirt and dust filth everywhere thenmentality.of the average gh needs to be rekindled go to.makola market.so much congestion you won't even see one trash bin there ppl.thow trash everywhere you need big garbage bins these stuoid leaders must think.if making lives easy for people. Don't make.life difficult. If ppp.live in dansoman and.need a gh card..they shouldn't have to travel.to indepence square to obtain one..all.ghcard must be applied for many received for.free
Yaa Yaa Tswa! Tswa!! Tswa!!! Omanye aba 3 months ago

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Accra is paying the price for years of unplanned growth. Roads meant for a smaller city are now overwhelmed, while weak enforcement allows disorder to thrive. Traffic congestion is no longer just an inconvenience ...
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Accra is paying the price for years of unplanned growth. Roads meant for a smaller city are now overwhelmed, while weak enforcement allows disorder to thrive. Traffic congestion is no longer just an inconvenience—it is a daily crisis draining productivity and quality of life. Without a bold, well-enforced master plan, the capital risks grinding to a halt. Nii, the wise and humble has spoken. Please listen!!! Tswa! Tswa!! Tswa!!! Omanye aba

Adante 3 months ago

This is very true. We need a political leadership and a dedicated leader. Couple with a huge amount of money.
Stop importing expensive cars for gov officials

This is very true. We need a political leadership and a dedicated leader. Couple with a huge amount of money.
Stop importing expensive cars for gov officials
Poius 3 months ago

A female MP was talking about how Ethiopia has been able to achieve this City Redevelopment. Many roads need expansion and that calls for massive demolition and huge compensation.

A female MP was talking about how Ethiopia has been able to achieve this City Redevelopment. Many roads need expansion and that calls for massive demolition and huge compensation.
Teddy more 3 months ago

You can also help to create perdistran crossing through the busy areas. To create perdistran crossing doesn't cost alot. Two poles mountain on opposite side then mark the crossing. Put flashing light on top of the poles so th ...
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You can also help to create perdistran crossing through the busy areas. To create perdistran crossing doesn't cost alot. Two poles mountain on opposite side then mark the crossing. Put flashing light on top of the poles so that they will know. Any sensible driver will stop. This will prevent accidents
Teddy more 3 months ago

This is called charity!!! Not everything government!! Government!!!

This is called charity!!! Not everything government!! Government!!!
No Mercy 3 months ago

Most People are leaving their Village to Accra, to find a Job that is why Accra is Congested.Nigerians are coming to Ghana -Accra.Ga-Mantse tell Mahama to Secure our boarders and also Send all NIGERIANS out, Then You will See ...
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Most People are leaving their Village to Accra, to find a Job that is why Accra is Congested.Nigerians are coming to Ghana -Accra.Ga-Mantse tell Mahama to Secure our boarders and also Send all NIGERIANS out, Then You will See the difference
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago

Congestion is not the problem. The problem is lack of public service , planned roads, expanding the city and building new developments, homes, rsidential areas, building new roads and expanding old roads. The population is ge ...
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Congestion is not the problem. The problem is lack of public service , planned roads, expanding the city and building new developments, homes, rsidential areas, building new roads and expanding old roads. The population is getting bigger and in 50 yrs another 8yrs the gh population will expand but you are not making any expansion efforts to contain them. Nkrumah built danskman and Tema residences..what leaders has even replicated this in any other region or city in Ghana?
CONGESTION, LACK OF SERVICE NOT THE PROBLEMS 3 months ago

The big problem is YOU and ME. Empty London of the entire population and put Ghanaians there. Soon, there’ll be potholes, choked gutters, rats and kiosks everywhere. There be Kenkey, Kokonte and Apio Joints erected by the r ...
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The big problem is YOU and ME. Empty London of the entire population and put Ghanaians there. Soon, there’ll be potholes, choked gutters, rats and kiosks everywhere. There be Kenkey, Kokonte and Apio Joints erected by the roadside. Even Landguards will suddenly start operating, claiming Piccadilly Square is for Nungua.
Agbelimor Paris 3 months ago

Ho,cape coast and koforidua are all ready for new capital city

Ho,cape coast and koforidua are all ready for new capital city
Jr 3 months ago

On last Saturday's edition of Alhaji and Alhaji on Pan African TV/Radio Gold, Kwesi Pratt described the GA Mantse as STUP|D for apologizing to the diasporans for the role of our forefathers in the Slave Trade.

Kwesi Pratt' ...
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On last Saturday's edition of Alhaji and Alhaji on Pan African TV/Radio Gold, Kwesi Pratt described the GA Mantse as STUP|D for apologizing to the diasporans for the role of our forefathers in the Slave Trade.

Kwesi Pratt's comment was most unfortunate. I admire him so much but his penchant for running down those who deviate from his beliefs is not a good thing. He is not the only repository of knowledge in this country.
Prof Allbright 3 months ago

Ghana need a new capital city.

Ghana need a new capital city.

ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago

I agree. Gh needs a new capital north of kumasi if you ask me

I agree. Gh needs a new capital north of kumasi if you ask me
Kojois 3 months ago

Since when did you noticed this. Tell the politician that ghana is not for them. Most of the appointee dont qualify to hold public office and is time they allow competent people manage govt institutions not party communicator ...
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Since when did you noticed this. Tell the politician that ghana is not for them. Most of the appointee dont qualify to hold public office and is time they allow competent people manage govt institutions not party communicators. Ghana has a long way to go with the kind of leaders including ministers they have now. I called them team B. I rest my case.
Jack 3 months ago

The capital should be removed from there to Sunyani

The capital should be removed from there to Sunyani
YOU ARE NOT A GA MANTSE 3 months ago

WHERE IS YOUR LAND .

WHERE IS YOUR LAND .
George 3 months ago

Addis Ababa in Ethiopia was once choked with congestion but go and see Addis Ababa today. It is almost like Dubai. Clean, beautiful and super modern city. The transformation was accomplished in less than 5 years. The problem ...
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Addis Ababa in Ethiopia was once choked with congestion but go and see Addis Ababa today. It is almost like Dubai. Clean, beautiful and super modern city. The transformation was accomplished in less than 5 years. The problem with Ghana is that we don't have leaders who are truely committed to transforming the country. We all seemed to be satisfied with our condition and what we have.
ST GHFUO: Ghana, nation with foolish leaders 3 months ago

George, I agree. They will buy expensive cats but the roads they drive on and the dust alone will bring down the duration of these vehicles

George, I agree. They will buy expensive cats but the roads they drive on and the dust alone will bring down the duration of these vehicles
De LA So 3 months ago

So how did they do it please tell us and who knows the president might chance upon it here and draw a master plan for it. Waiting for you.

So how did they do it please tell us and who knows the president might chance upon it here and draw a master plan for it. Waiting for you.
George 3 months ago

@De LA So. The President (John Mahama) is going to be the Chairman of the African Union Commission and will certainly visit Addis Ababa many times during his chairmanship (because the AU Headquarters is in Addis) so he can fi ...
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@De LA So. The President (John Mahama) is going to be the Chairman of the African Union Commission and will certainly visit Addis Ababa many times during his chairmanship (because the AU Headquarters is in Addis) so he can find out for himself how Ethiopians managed to transform Addis Ababa to a modern city within a short period of time. I lived and worked in Addis Ababa from 2014-2018 and the Addis Ababa I saw when I visited there 2 months ago was mind blowing. Just unbelievable!! It reminds me of what we can accomplish in Africa under good leadership.
Robert 3 months ago

@De LA So. Please see OGyam and Ashford's submissions below. Perhaps that could answer your query.

@De LA So. Please see OGyam and Ashford's submissions below. Perhaps that could answer your query.
Yabi Yabi 3 months ago

Let us not throw good money after foolish ideas lest we remain a 3rd world nation or developing nation with shiny buildings built on foundations of sand.

The problem in Accra is the same problem in each village, town, city ...
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Let us not throw good money after foolish ideas lest we remain a 3rd world nation or developing nation with shiny buildings built on foundations of sand.

The problem in Accra is the same problem in each village, town, city, municipality and metropolitan communities in Ghana; the underlying problems are lack of stake in community ownership and the principled, honesty and discipline required of code enforcement agents with oversight authority.

How will the people in all the communities in Accra-Tema metropolis react if wall and structures that encroaches shared areas are torn down without exception? A look at city planning maps will show roads that have been encroached and structures built without approved inspection certificates from city planners. Why then should the potential residents of a newly drawn community obey and abide by rules that 95 percent of structures in the Accra-Tema area disregarded without consequences?

One can take a look at Spintex or East Legon communities and see how residential zones are laced with commercial activities including noise polluting drinking stations. Take a helicopter ride over Accra-Tema and one can clearly large/huge community sections that shows no planning not because the communities were not planned but because land developers encroached on every inch of land leaving no room for roads or shared community areas to be used by garbage collection trucks or sewage disposal trucks.

You know you live in a area of selfish and ignorant property owners and landlords whenever or wherever one can walk out of a house and has to walk through what looks like the compound of another home to get to the nearest access road; that is proof of our disregard for true and meaningful development.

Kwamina 3 months ago

@Yabi Yabi. The conclusion I draw from your submission is that, the laws are not working because we lack leadership in Ghana. I can not agree with you more. There is lawlessness and lack of discipline across the board. The by ...
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@Yabi Yabi. The conclusion I draw from your submission is that, the laws are not working because we lack leadership in Ghana. I can not agree with you more. There is lawlessness and lack of discipline across the board. The by-laws are ignored every where. Our cities are clumsy because the laws are not strictly enforced.
Dr Dan Boateng 3 months ago

Hmmm! What about the faintly talked about plan to move the capital of Ghana? I suggest that that option ought to be studied - considering all factors. For Nigeria, Ghana could learn something from a post-mortem study of movin ...
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Hmmm! What about the faintly talked about plan to move the capital of Ghana? I suggest that that option ought to be studied - considering all factors. For Nigeria, Ghana could learn something from a post-mortem study of moving the capital from Lagos to Abuja.
OGyam 3 months ago

@Dr...Abuja never solved Nigeria"s problem. There are slums around it now. And, it is not even forty years old. Concreting over arable land for a new capital is bonkers! The solution is: Gentrification. For example, Accra to ...
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@Dr...Abuja never solved Nigeria"s problem. There are slums around it now. And, it is not even forty years old. Concreting over arable land for a new capital is bonkers! The solution is: Gentrification. For example, Accra to Tema must have a fast electrified railway line. All the old 3 storey blocks built by Nkurmah in Community 1, 2 etc in the 60s must be demolished. In its place, Tower blocks of 12 to 16 storeys high , all 3 to 4 bedrooms for workers. Areas such as Jamestown , Maamobi etc should get a facelift by demolishing old houses and giving the real owners the same number of rooms as their old houses and favourable rental terms. It works in Hong Kong, Singapore , Taiwan etc. We cannot continue misusing lands and then keep importing onions, tomatoes etc from Burkina Faso etc. In short, building a new capital is unnecessary . Regeneration or gentrifcation of various slums within Accra and Tema is the way forward. Common sense approach without needing a degree. Thanks!
Ashford 3 months ago

@OGyam. Very good submission. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!! What you have proposed were exactly some of the things that they did in transforming Addis Ababa to a modern city in Ethiopia.

@OGyam. Very good submission. I can not agree with you more. Well said!!! What you have proposed were exactly some of the things that they did in transforming Addis Ababa to a modern city in Ethiopia.
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Agbeli Kumordziì 3 months ago

Accra is Zongo Republic nothing can be done
New city coming up no more Accra
Forget about Accra

Accra is Zongo Republic nothing can be done
New city coming up no more Accra
Forget about Accra
Acragirly 3 months ago

Remove the capital from Accra. I bet the villages would still flock Accra.

Remove the capital from Accra. I bet the villages would still flock Accra.
Acragirly 3 months ago

Many presidents have come and go, but none is really using their brain to develop Accra. However, they want to take land for free and and to give their cohorts free properties. Accra is suffering but it's the same old story ...
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Many presidents have come and go, but none is really using their brain to develop Accra. However, they want to take land for free and and to give their cohorts free properties. Accra is suffering but it's the same old story. Free for all !
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Apo 3 months ago

Move all the ministries out to other parts of the country, not necessary to other regional capitals. To new areas across the country. Currently a teacher has issues, Accra, farmer has issues, Accra, new MPs, Accra. We should ...
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Move all the ministries out to other parts of the country, not necessary to other regional capitals. To new areas across the country. Currently a teacher has issues, Accra, farmer has issues, Accra, new MPs, Accra. We should move them out. We can parliament somewhere on the stretch to Wa or Bolga, rhey should go stay there and debate and save us all the sirens, Ministry of Education, on the Cape Coast stretch to Takoradi etc it develops the local economy.
Eric 3 months ago

All we need are trains

All we need are trains
Nana crack the whip on chiefs. 3 months ago

The are chiefs who have even sold demarcated street parts to be built for housing. Others sell to 2 or more persons and litigation squanders the money needed to build. That is the cause of the congestion. Also very bad govern ...
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The are chiefs who have even sold demarcated street parts to be built for housing. Others sell to 2 or more persons and litigation squanders the money needed to build. That is the cause of the congestion. Also very bad governance after Dr. Nkrumah is the root cause.
Beema Yao 3 months ago

We should be talking seriously about moving the capital to the middle of the country say Kintampo/Atebubu area.
Accra will still be the commercial centre but the new capital will open up the country in terms of infrastructur ...
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We should be talking seriously about moving the capital to the middle of the country say Kintampo/Atebubu area.
Accra will still be the commercial centre but the new capital will open up the country in terms of infrastructure development, creation of jobs for the youth and ease the congestion of the South East part of the country.

Our leaders should be bold and ambitious to get the country developed. President Mahama is talking about planning a new city to be situated between Greater Accra, Eastern and Volta Regions but that does not solve the congestion problem of the South Eastern part of the country.

The lack of enforcement issue is a separate one and should be tackled nationwide.
OGyam 3 months ago

@Be..... building a new capital over arable land is not the solution. Read my earlier comment. Cheers!

@Be..... building a new capital over arable land is not the solution. Read my earlier comment. Cheers!
Yaw 3 months ago

It's now that you're saying something good. Not fighting over akwaaba and renaming of government projects like stadium,airport etc

It's now that you're saying something good. Not fighting over akwaaba and renaming of government projects like stadium,airport etc
Choboman 3 months ago

If we don't change our cultural mind set we shall continue living in this filth forever. Lack of discipline is the killer in our society

If we don't change our cultural mind set we shall continue living in this filth forever. Lack of discipline is the killer in our society

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