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The hidden cause of road accidents and deaths

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  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
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  • Rita 10 years ago

    Thanks so much Boamah for the great analysis of this situation in our mother Ghana. It is the true fact and I greatly support the ideal of getting the roadside mechanics satified. Also to add to what the first commentor has ...
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  • tegare 10 years ago

    poor roads, road signs and markings and poor driver training cause 90% of accidents on road. the most fatal accidents are caused by head on collisions almost all resulting from dodging pot holes. the roads department is fille ...
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  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • James Dadzie 10 years ago

    Thank you for the excellent analysis of the terrible situation in Ghana.The fact of the matter is,Ghana is a nation in which LAW-ENFORCEMENT is non-existent due to bribery and corruption of the highest degree.I think we all a ...
    read full comment

  • Okoe 10 years ago

    Certification of fitters and engineers? You might be right in calling for certification of these people but irrespective of how sound a vehicle may be, if the driver or drivers on the roads do not obey the rules of the roads ...
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  • GHFUO, BE SERIOUS NOT PRIDEFUL! 10 years ago

    THESE STUPID DRIVERS WHO REFUSE TO RESPECT THE ROAD SIGNS ETC...MUST BE MADE TO PAY FOR THEIR STUPIDITY. CASH, IMPOUND THE CAR OR JAIL TIME. THE MORE U DO THIS. THE LESS USELESS ACCIDENTS WE WILL HAVE IN OUR VARIOUS REGIONS I ...
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  • NEVER MIND 10 years ago

    I agree with you Boamah. Sometimes the fitters even cause a lot of destruction to other parts of the car in the process of fitting one simple fault.

  • SHOKOLOKOBANGOSHEEE 10 years ago

    These are developmental issues I think we should be talking about. Good piece... keep it up.

  • Joe Turkey 10 years ago

    It's about time Ghana banned the importation of used tires. These are not inspected by anyone.

  • DAN 10 years ago

    Your don't buy a tire with no tread, crack(dry rot) and learn to read the dot number on side( if produced for use in usa their is stamp that gives year and date produced so don't use tire over 3-4 years old...Even a brand new ...
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  • Joe Turkey 10 years ago

    Boamah, I think this is a very good piece. I have no criticism but only to add that government is the biggest killer in Ghana. Look at our highways. Some of the potholes are so big they can even swallow a Tico, Toyota Corolla ...
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  • DAN 10 years ago

    if they are no cheap places to buy parts the people fabricate...I don't have to buy parts from chevy or ford in usa..I go to www.Advanceautoparts.com..Pepboys.com. Autozone.com or O'reilys.com for new aftermarket or rebuilt p ...
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