Coalition of Concerned Youth Demands Action on Kumasi -Accra Highway

The Coalition of Concerned Youth has issued a press release expressing condolences to families who have lost loved ones on the Kumasi-Accra highway, particularly following a recent tragic accident that resulted in significant loss of life.

The group’s Executive Director, Richard Mensah, expressed deep concern over the road’s deplorable condition, citing statistics that show poor road conditions are a major contributor to accidents on this route.

The coalition is urging the government to take immediate action to contract the road’s maintenance to prevent further tragedies.

They have given the government a two-month ultimatum to initiate work on the road, warning that if no action is taken within this timeframe, the youth group will block the road to express their frustration.

The coalition emphasises that the road has claimed many lives, including breadwinners, and left many orphans. They are calling on the government to act swiftly to avoid further escalation of the situation.

The group believes that the government has a responsibility to ensure the safety of its citizens and that immediate action is necessary to prevent further loss of life.

The Coalition of Concerned Youth’s ultimatum to the government highlights the urgent need for action to address the deplorable condition of the Kumasi-Accra highway. The group’s threat to block the road if no action is taken within the specified timeframe underscores the frustration and desperation felt by many citizens who have lost loved ones on this road.