The Minority Caucus in Parliament has called on the Mahama-led government to urgently complete unfinished sections and bypasses on the Accra-Kumasi Highway following Monday’s fatal crash at Birimso Bridge near Bunso Junction in the Eastern Region.
The accident, which claimed three lives and left several others injured, involved a State Transport Company (STC) bus, a fuel tanker, a Mitsubishi pick-up and a Kia Sorento. The collision has renewed concerns over safety on the Accra-Kumasi Highway, one of Ghana’s busiest transport corridors.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, the Minority extended its condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
“Far too many lives have been lost on this highway, and the nation cannot continue to accept these recurring tragedies as inevitable,” the statement said.
The Minority urged the government to prioritise the completion of outstanding works on the existing Accra-Kumasi Highway, including unfinished bypasses and other critical infrastructure, arguing that doing so would significantly improve road safety and help prevent future accidents.
While acknowledging that the proposed US$1.7 billion Accra-Kumasi Expressway Project is a major long-term solution, the caucus insisted that immediate attention should be directed at completing the existing highway.
According to the Minority, although funds have reportedly been secured in an escrow account at the Bank of Ghana for the expressway project, an estimated US$300 million would be enough to complete the remaining works on the current highway.
“The immediate priority should be to complete the existing highway that can save lives now,” the statement stressed.
The caucus further called for accelerated construction on the existing road while preparations for the expressway continue, warning that delays could result in more avoidable deaths on the highway.
By: Ekow Annan/newsalertgh.com
