Commuters left stranded after angry Apam drivers blocked bad roads in protest

Commercial drivers in Gomoa Apam, located in the Central Region, staged a demonstration over the deplorable state of roads in the township.

Angry drivers on Monday, July 29, parked their cars in protest, leaving commuters and passengers stranded due to the non-availability of cars.

Roads were also blocked, preventing other motorists from plying the roads.

According to the drivers, authorities have neglected their roads with no measures being taken.

One of the protesting drivers who spoke with Onua FM, said “Our major problem in Gomoa are the roads, that is why we are demonstrating. We have blocked the roads since 5:30 am and even the chief of the town has been prevented from heading to his palace. This is just a small protest, we will continue with the biggest protest soon".

Another said “We don’t have any authorities in Gomoa West. The DCE couldn’t construct our roads, all the other authorities have failed us. We are very serious with our protest and we will present our petition to our DCE and the district assembly.

“We are suffering in Gomoa West. Because our leaders didn’t embark on any developmental projects, we are suffering. Especially NPP, NDC, they did not help us in any way for 8 years. None of our roads are asphalted. The government shouldn’t wait for an MP to die before they come to repair the roads. If they don’t do the needful before December, no politician should step foot here to campaign for votes,” he lamented.

MAG/AE