Assembly members of the Kwadaso Municipal Assembly and commercial drivers operating at the Ohwimase Junction lorry terminal in the Ashanti Region have vowed to resist any attempt to convert the community’s designated lorry terminal into a fuel station.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, August 3, 2026, the aggrieved assembly members alleged that some individuals were using the name of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to lay claim to the parcel of land.

“This land has been reserved for the construction of a modern lorry terminal to serve Ohwimase and its surrounding communities. We will not sit down and watch it being taken away,” one assembly member stated.

They maintained that the proposed conversion would undermine the original development plan for the area and adversely affect livelihoods.

“This move will destroy the businesses of commercial drivers, traders and many residents who depend on the terminal for their daily economic activities,” they said.

The assembly members therefore appealed to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II to intervene and help protect the land from what they described as encroachment.

They also called on the Kwadaso Municipal Assembly and other relevant state institutions to investigate the matter and ensure that the land remains dedicated to its intended public purpose.

Speaking on behalf of the government appointees to the Kwadaso Municipal Assembly, Oscar Antwi condemned the alleged move.

“Converting the lorry terminal into a fuel station would not only affect the livelihoods of residents but could also create a negative public perception of the government’s commitment to safeguarding public lands meant for community development,” he stated.

“We are urging all stakeholders to act swiftly to preserve the land for the benefit of the community and future generations.”

Commercial drivers operating at the Ohwimase Junction terminal also appealed to the Asantehene and the appropriate authorities to intervene.

“This terminal is the only transport facility serving the area. It plays a vital role in transporting residents and goods to neighbouring communities,” a driver said.

“Any attempt to convert the terminal into a fuel station would disrupt transportation services, displace drivers and traders, and threaten the livelihoods of many families who depend on the facility.”

The drivers added that the facility is critical to the growing population in the area and must be upgraded rather than repurposed.

“We are calling on Otumfuo Osei Tutu II and all relevant authorities to ensure that the land is protected and developed as a modern lorry terminal to meet the transportation and economic needs of the growing Ohwimase community,” they concluded.