Statistics from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) in Ashanti Region indicate that 127 people perished in road accidents in the region between January and February this year.
The Regional Manager of NRSA, Mr. Kwesi Agyenim Boateng, who disclosed the startling figures, noted that for such a number to perish on the road is not the best.
He was speaking to newsmen at the launch of ‘Kwansodwoodwoo’ by AngloGold Ashanti (AGA) Obuasi Mine and its partners ahead of this year’s Easter holidays at the Dadwen-Kwapia stretch of the Obuasi-Anwiankwanta highway.
The partners include DVLA, National Ambulance Service, Safety Campaign Ghana, Fire Service and Police MTTD.
The NRSA Regional Manager called on road users to observe the rules and regulations pertaining to the use of the road so as to avoid accidents.
The Community Relations Manager of AGA, Mr. Edmund Oduro Agyei, said the programme was basically put together to help prevent accidents from occurring on the roads.
He called on passengers to gather courage to ask drivers to slow down when they are speeding on the highway.
Mr. Samuel Kwamena Eyeson, Managing Partner for Safety Campaign Ghana said it was important for the driver in the seat to ensure that he was fit for purpose, not sick and has not taken any drug.
On his part, Mr. Edwin Happy Ofori, Obuasi DVLA Manager, charged drivers to always make sure that their vehicles are in good condition before embarking on any journey and they must also rest their bodies when they are stressed up.
From Frederick Danso Abeam, Obuasi
