Residents of Sumbrungu in the Upper East Region are demanding urgent road safety measures on the Bolgatanga–Navrongo Highway following the deaths of two young men in an accident on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
At a press conference on Monday, October 26, the residents expressed frustration over what they described as recurring accidents along the Trans-ECOWAS Road, blaming speeding by heavy-duty vehicles and other motorists, as well as the absence of speed ramps and adequate road signs at critical sections.
Reading a statement on behalf of the residents, the Sumbrungu Azorebisi Assembly Member, Dr Elias Ayinbila Apasiya, said the community could no longer continue to lose lives while the necessary safety measures remained inadequate.
“How can we call this road a highway when the things that are needed to make it a highway are not there? From Akayte Junction to Sumbrungu, there are no speed ramps, no zebra crossing signs, totally nothing to show or appreciate that it is a highway and serves the greater masses,” he said.
He added that several lives had been lost along the stretch, largely due to speeding by heavy-duty vehicles and other road users, and called on the relevant authorities to act before more families suffer similar losses.
Youth activist, Aloliga Gilbert said residents could no longer count the number of people who had died in accidents along the road, describing the situation as a persistent concern for communities living along the stretch.
The residents are appealing to the government, road authorities, traditional leaders and other opinion leaders to support efforts to improve road safety.
They want authorities to assess the affected sections and install appropriate speed-control measures, road signs and pedestrian crossing facilities where necessary.
They say the latest deaths have reinforced the need for urgent action to protect residents and commuters who depend on the highway for their daily activities.
The residents are urging the relevant authorities to respond to their concerns and implement lasting safety measures to prevent further loss of life.
Source: Bolgafmonline.com| 102.7 MHz| Moses Anaba | Bolgatanga
