We have such an abominable and shameful attitude towards maintenance of everything yet we desire to develop. Those in authority are only interested in what happens at the project phase because that is where they will shameles ... read full comment
We have such an abominable and shameful attitude towards maintenance of everything yet we desire to develop. Those in authority are only interested in what happens at the project phase because that is where they will shamelessly fatten their bank accounts. What happens after a project is completed becomes their 'back case'. Ironically, the countries we go to with a cup in hand begging for loans and grants recognize the essence of taking care of things to ensure they last a lifetime. More than a year ago, I decided to count the number of street lights which were in poor shape in the road from Tema Roundabout to Mankoadze Roundabout. I had 17! They have since not be repaired or replaced and definitely the number has gone up. We will always develop but in the negative sense with such national shameful lackadaisical attitude.
Tarmac 9 years ago
In the countries you mention, those responsible for maintaining the roads would be charged with criminal negligence. On conviction, they would be fined and sacked.
In the countries you mention, those responsible for maintaining the roads would be charged with criminal negligence. On conviction, they would be fined and sacked.
##Osama 9 years ago
KAYAYIE ANIMALS IN GH GOVT! EXPECT WHAT?
ANIMALS IN GH GOVT! EXPECT WHAT?
Corrupt and Greedy Winkers BASTARDS
What do you expect? NDC COCAINE DEALERS GOV'T
Ghana will go no where! Period!
These CHOPBAR FUFU ... read full comment
KAYAYIE ANIMALS IN GH GOVT! EXPECT WHAT?
ANIMALS IN GH GOVT! EXPECT WHAT?
Corrupt and Greedy Winkers BASTARDS
What do you expect? NDC COCAINE DEALERS GOV'T
Ghana will go no where! Period!
These CHOPBAR FUFU pounders ministers and PREZ. Oh GH!
AyiOgladzo 9 years ago
My brother you've asked the all important question, but are you surprised? GHANA IS A FAILED STATE! The country is like a big sinking ship without a rudder drifting aimlessly in the ocean of the world of nations. Her so calle ... read full comment
My brother you've asked the all important question, but are you surprised? GHANA IS A FAILED STATE! The country is like a big sinking ship without a rudder drifting aimlessly in the ocean of the world of nations. Her so called leaders are a bunch of self seeking incompetent LEACHES out to make quick money whilst the country sinks. Look around you! FILTH as far as the EYES CAN see. ALL they do is run around in air conditioned SUVs whilst SHANTY towns grow all around them and the cities smelling like s**t. YOU CALL THESE NIMCOMPOOPS Leaders? My friend don't waste your breadth. Time to run them all out of office! NPP, NDC, CPP all of them the same!
Cabo 9 years ago
Why ?
Why ?
truth 9 years ago
See another moron. What does akuffo addo have to do with a deteriorating highway?
See another moron. What does akuffo addo have to do with a deteriorating highway?
Kwapps 9 years ago
My heart bleeds whenever I use the highway, the question that keeps popping in my head is does the president and his ministers ever drive along the road and, if so, do they not see it is steadily falling into a state of disre ... read full comment
My heart bleeds whenever I use the highway, the question that keeps popping in my head is does the president and his ministers ever drive along the road and, if so, do they not see it is steadily falling into a state of disrepair? When we were growing up we used to have Public Works Department or PWD who would go round maintaining everything that the state owned, where are they? They were constantly going round fixing stuff all over the place, the N1 would not be in the deplorable state it is today.
There were also Town Councilors who went round homes and businesses issuing fines to anyone contravening health laws, our environments were clean then, where the hell are they?
kyei Baffour 9 years ago
the fact that the president and ministers drive along that highway and yet sense no urgency in bringing it to good shape only illustrates their lack of concern for the things that matter most for the ordinary ghanaian. they g ... read full comment
the fact that the president and ministers drive along that highway and yet sense no urgency in bringing it to good shape only illustrates their lack of concern for the things that matter most for the ordinary ghanaian. they give big speeches and promise grandiose projects and yet cant fix petty things like this. how can you kill an elephant when u cant even stroke a fly? incompetent and shameless leaders
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago
Kwapps don't let your heart bleed or feel saddened by the condition in which the once beautiful highway is quickly descending.
We should give thanks to Michael Eli Dokosi for having the good sense to back up what he wrote ... read full comment
Kwapps don't let your heart bleed or feel saddened by the condition in which the once beautiful highway is quickly descending.
We should give thanks to Michael Eli Dokosi for having the good sense to back up what he wrote with such revealing photos.
Pictures don't lie, and we should all begin to get into the habit of taking pictures to reveal the lies and the empty promises.
Yes, where are the PWD & "Tankasefuo"?
mahama is just corrupt 9 years ago
MAHAMA IS JUST USELESS,CRIMINAL,KILLER,AND COCAINE DELLER,SHAME ON TO MAHAMA AND CO,THE WORLD MUST KNOW,MAHAMA HUUUUUUUUU,ANIMGUASE3 AKWAAABA
MAHAMA IS JUST USELESS,CRIMINAL,KILLER,AND COCAINE DELLER,SHAME ON TO MAHAMA AND CO,THE WORLD MUST KNOW,MAHAMA HUUUUUUUUU,ANIMGUASE3 AKWAAABA
Napoleon,USA 9 years ago
Mahama john bull, u are a disgrace to ghana.U cannot do anything, since u became president.You and Limann no diffence.Please do resign in peace, and let the wise rules ghana.Even babies in ghana are suffering, because of you, ... read full comment
Mahama john bull, u are a disgrace to ghana.U cannot do anything, since u became president.You and Limann no diffence.Please do resign in peace, and let the wise rules ghana.Even babies in ghana are suffering, because of you, think twice and do the right thing.Chop chop won't help you and NDC members.cause you are all going to vomit them one day
STEVOOOO... 9 years ago
Hahahaaaaa heheeheeeeeeee..... NKRUMAH was absolutely and extremely wrong that GHANAIANS WERE READY FOR INDEPENDENCE............ NKRUMAH THE DICTATOR SHOULD COME AND SEE HOW WRONG HE WAS..... WE CANT EVEN ENSURE MAINTENANCE ... read full comment
Hahahaaaaa heheeheeeeeeee..... NKRUMAH was absolutely and extremely wrong that GHANAIANS WERE READY FOR INDEPENDENCE............ NKRUMAH THE DICTATOR SHOULD COME AND SEE HOW WRONG HE WAS..... WE CANT EVEN ENSURE MAINTENANCE OF STATE PROPERTY..... AND NDC ARE ALSO CREATING LOOTING AND SHARING.....
losto 9 years ago
I dnt think u understand responsibility as a person.
I dnt think u understand responsibility as a person.
Ayitey 9 years ago
Nkrumah did his best for Ghana. It's unfortunate we have failed him. A country of a little above 20 million and we cannot produce enough to feed ourselves. We all have no conscience. We keep blaming someone else for all that ... read full comment
Nkrumah did his best for Ghana. It's unfortunate we have failed him. A country of a little above 20 million and we cannot produce enough to feed ourselves. We all have no conscience. We keep blaming someone else for all that has and is still going wrong in the country. We are all accusing Mahama led NDC of being corrupt. What about Kuffuors N. P. P? Even in the civil service corruption is rife. Pls let's examine ourselves and if we are honest we will realize that we have all contributed to the shameful state our beloved country Ghana is in now. We must stop asking what Ghana can do for us. Rather we must ask what we can all do for Ghana. Acheampong built kaneshi market so that trading would be done in a serene atmosphere. What do we see now. It has become a glorified edifice-correct me if I am wrong- and trading goes on along the streets. We are talking about maintenance of our highways. We expect the government to care for that. Do we even take good care of other peoples properties. Most of us live in rented homes . How many of us make sure those properties are always kept in good condition? "Remove the log in your eyes so that you can see clearly to remove the speck in your brother's. Since Christ has still not return we will continue to be ruled by human beings with all our flaws . What we can do as patriotic citizens is continue to pray for honest , intelligent. and selfless leaders. Ghana can still rise to become the star of not only Africa but of the world.Thank you and God bless you all.
ama ghana 9 years ago
U can never compare any politician to kwame Nkrumah. Any meaningful accomplishment he achieved its still used by Ghanaians and if its not working , ask the so call politicians. Did u except Ghanaians to be like south Africa ... read full comment
U can never compare any politician to kwame Nkrumah. Any meaningful accomplishment he achieved its still used by Ghanaians and if its not working , ask the so call politicians. Did u except Ghanaians to be like south Africa to gain freedom in the 1900s?. His greatness was ready to do a lot for Ghanaians but black man. But black man always think about today not about future generations, and datswhy he was overthrow on 2(24)1966 . pls never blame his greatness for Ghanaians woes.
Ashifo (Presumptuous Security Expert) 9 years ago
The stupidity of some of you people has no end.
You say Nkrumah was a dictator but yet, 50 years after people like you overthrew his govt in an illegal coup d'etat, this country Ghana, survives on the infrastructure which ... read full comment
The stupidity of some of you people has no end.
You say Nkrumah was a dictator but yet, 50 years after people like you overthrew his govt in an illegal coup d'etat, this country Ghana, survives on the infrastructure which he Kwame Nkrumah created about 60 odd years ago and which your 'non-dictator' leaders since then, have largely depended upon to survive, by selling ostensibly to balance the national budget and obviously to stash some of the loot in their 'back-pockets'.
EKOW MONKWEIKU 9 years ago
Is it not Ghana Roads and Highways Authority or has it been changed? They are as far as I know,the Department for road maintenance.
Is it not Ghana Roads and Highways Authority or has it been changed? They are as far as I know,the Department for road maintenance.
nayele ametefe 9 years ago
At least if they wont beautify the other regional capitals, they should beautify Acrra. At it stands now, Acrra is a far cry of a national capital. filth and darkness is what greets a tourist at night when he visits Ghana.
At least if they wont beautify the other regional capitals, they should beautify Acrra. At it stands now, Acrra is a far cry of a national capital. filth and darkness is what greets a tourist at night when he visits Ghana.
TRUTH HURTS 9 years ago
WHAT DO YOU THINK, THE COUNTRY IS BEING RULING BY PEPENI PRIMITIVE DONE
WHAT DO YOU THINK, THE COUNTRY IS BEING RULING BY PEPENI PRIMITIVE DONE
Kay 9 years ago
The government should tow any vehicle that has been unattended to for three days and up,auction them when not picked up after one and use the revenue to fix the roads to make it safe for other users. People will think twice w ... read full comment
The government should tow any vehicle that has been unattended to for three days and up,auction them when not picked up after one and use the revenue to fix the roads to make it safe for other users. People will think twice when leaving their broken vehicles on the highway anyhow which poses threat to others.
cobby 9 years ago
Africa. oh no
Africa. oh no
Professional Driver 9 years ago
Road signs are either absent or are positioned at the wrong place thus they fail to warn drivers unfamiliar with the N1 beforehand. An example: A driver driving towards Kasoa/Cape Coast will 100% miss the right/correct lane s ... read full comment
Road signs are either absent or are positioned at the wrong place thus they fail to warn drivers unfamiliar with the N1 beforehand. An example: A driver driving towards Kasoa/Cape Coast will 100% miss the right/correct lane since the sign post is positioned just before the supposed turn hence the new and experienced driver on the N1 highway would have CHANGED LANE to the outer lane only to realize at the last minute he/she is on the wrong lane.
Kofi 9 years ago
Most of the comments posted so far reflect our cantankerous nature as Ghanaians. Any wonder we see such chaos on all our roads? People mend your ways before you can expect a better Ghana. Remove the logs from your eyes before ... read full comment
Most of the comments posted so far reflect our cantankerous nature as Ghanaians. Any wonder we see such chaos on all our roads? People mend your ways before you can expect a better Ghana. Remove the logs from your eyes before attempting to remove the spec from your neighbour's eye
MARCUS AMPADU 9 years ago
First of all let's name the George Walker Bush Highway or the N1 Highway as Tetteh Quarshie-Mallam Highway, and that new name should be boldly displayed intermittently on the 14 kilometers stretch of Tetette-Quarshie-Mallam ... read full comment
First of all let's name the George Walker Bush Highway or the N1 Highway as Tetteh Quarshie-Mallam Highway, and that new name should be boldly displayed intermittently on the 14 kilometers stretch of Tetette-Quarshie-Mallam Highway.
Secondly, the communities or the neighborhoods through which the Highway passes, for example, the Lapaz community should be responsible for the upkeep of their zone by creating a green open space along their zone, weed it occasionally, desilt the gutters, and beautify it with flowers and shrubberies, with the sign KEEP LAPAZ COMMUNITY CLEAN. The other communities along the Tetteh Quarshie-Mallam Highway will do likewise.
Thirdly, the mayor should establish a PWD to supervise regularly all the roads and Highways in the city, and impose a bearable tax for their maintenance and beautification.
evangelist akwasi awuah 9 years ago
Ghana is so so messed up, why?,anyway ,all u greedy ministers,repent 4. Jesus is coming soon,what shall it profit a minister if he steals all the money in the state's coffers and looses his soul,repent for the prince of peace ... read full comment
Ghana is so so messed up, why?,anyway ,all u greedy ministers,repent 4. Jesus is coming soon,what shall it profit a minister if he steals all the money in the state's coffers and looses his soul,repent for the prince of peace is coming soon not to save the world again but to Judge every individual according to his works,oh u nation of mother Ghana repent and save your soul,because u cannot guarantee your next breadth,repent,repent,repent,repent,b4 its too late.
Fred 9 years ago
The highway was built with donated money - so why should Ghana care.
When it is totally useless, there will be some other kind foreign country and build us new one.
Right?
The highway was built with donated money - so why should Ghana care.
When it is totally useless, there will be some other kind foreign country and build us new one.
We have such an abominable and shameful attitude towards maintenance of everything yet we desire to develop. Those in authority are only interested in what happens at the project phase because that is where they will shameles ...
read full comment
In the countries you mention, those responsible for maintaining the roads would be charged with criminal negligence. On conviction, they would be fined and sacked.
KAYAYIE ANIMALS IN GH GOVT! EXPECT WHAT?
ANIMALS IN GH GOVT! EXPECT WHAT?
Corrupt and Greedy Winkers BASTARDS
What do you expect? NDC COCAINE DEALERS GOV'T
Ghana will go no where! Period!
These CHOPBAR FUFU ...
read full comment
My brother you've asked the all important question, but are you surprised? GHANA IS A FAILED STATE! The country is like a big sinking ship without a rudder drifting aimlessly in the ocean of the world of nations. Her so calle ...
read full comment
Why ?
See another moron. What does akuffo addo have to do with a deteriorating highway?
My heart bleeds whenever I use the highway, the question that keeps popping in my head is does the president and his ministers ever drive along the road and, if so, do they not see it is steadily falling into a state of disre ...
read full comment
the fact that the president and ministers drive along that highway and yet sense no urgency in bringing it to good shape only illustrates their lack of concern for the things that matter most for the ordinary ghanaian. they g ...
read full comment
Kwapps don't let your heart bleed or feel saddened by the condition in which the once beautiful highway is quickly descending.
We should give thanks to Michael Eli Dokosi for having the good sense to back up what he wrote ...
read full comment
MAHAMA IS JUST USELESS,CRIMINAL,KILLER,AND COCAINE DELLER,SHAME ON TO MAHAMA AND CO,THE WORLD MUST KNOW,MAHAMA HUUUUUUUUU,ANIMGUASE3 AKWAAABA
Mahama john bull, u are a disgrace to ghana.U cannot do anything, since u became president.You and Limann no diffence.Please do resign in peace, and let the wise rules ghana.Even babies in ghana are suffering, because of you, ...
read full comment
Hahahaaaaa heheeheeeeeeee..... NKRUMAH was absolutely and extremely wrong that GHANAIANS WERE READY FOR INDEPENDENCE............ NKRUMAH THE DICTATOR SHOULD COME AND SEE HOW WRONG HE WAS..... WE CANT EVEN ENSURE MAINTENANCE ...
read full comment
I dnt think u understand responsibility as a person.
Nkrumah did his best for Ghana. It's unfortunate we have failed him. A country of a little above 20 million and we cannot produce enough to feed ourselves. We all have no conscience. We keep blaming someone else for all that ...
read full comment
U can never compare any politician to kwame Nkrumah. Any meaningful accomplishment he achieved its still used by Ghanaians and if its not working , ask the so call politicians. Did u except Ghanaians to be like south Africa ...
read full comment
The stupidity of some of you people has no end.
You say Nkrumah was a dictator but yet, 50 years after people like you overthrew his govt in an illegal coup d'etat, this country Ghana, survives on the infrastructure which ...
read full comment
Is it not Ghana Roads and Highways Authority or has it been changed? They are as far as I know,the Department for road maintenance.
At least if they wont beautify the other regional capitals, they should beautify Acrra. At it stands now, Acrra is a far cry of a national capital. filth and darkness is what greets a tourist at night when he visits Ghana.
WHAT DO YOU THINK, THE COUNTRY IS BEING RULING BY PEPENI PRIMITIVE DONE
The government should tow any vehicle that has been unattended to for three days and up,auction them when not picked up after one and use the revenue to fix the roads to make it safe for other users. People will think twice w ...
read full comment
Africa. oh no
Road signs are either absent or are positioned at the wrong place thus they fail to warn drivers unfamiliar with the N1 beforehand. An example: A driver driving towards Kasoa/Cape Coast will 100% miss the right/correct lane s ...
read full comment
Most of the comments posted so far reflect our cantankerous nature as Ghanaians. Any wonder we see such chaos on all our roads? People mend your ways before you can expect a better Ghana. Remove the logs from your eyes before ...
read full comment
First of all let's name the George Walker Bush Highway or the N1 Highway as Tetteh Quarshie-Mallam Highway, and that new name should be boldly displayed intermittently on the 14 kilometers stretch of Tetette-Quarshie-Mallam ...
read full comment
Ghana is so so messed up, why?,anyway ,all u greedy ministers,repent 4. Jesus is coming soon,what shall it profit a minister if he steals all the money in the state's coffers and looses his soul,repent for the prince of peace ...
read full comment
The highway was built with donated money - so why should Ghana care.
When it is totally useless, there will be some other kind foreign country and build us new one.
Right?