Residents take to streets over deplorable Dome-Kwabenya–Kitase road

Residents of Dome-Kwabenya, Comet, Berekuso, Agyementi and Kitase have taken to the streets in a peaceful demonstration to demand urgent action from authorities to address the poor condition of the Dome-Kwabenya–Berekuso–Kitase Road. Organized by the Dome-Kwabenya–Kitase Road Stakeholders Committee, the protest aimed to bring attention to the road's dire state and its adverse effects on residents, commuters, transport operators, and businesses in the affected communities.

Protesters expressed frustration as they had previously engaged with relevant authorities without seeing significant progress, prompting them to take to the streets. One demonstrator highlighted the road's impact on their daily lives, stating that it had made movement and economic activities difficult. Another emphasized the peaceful nature of the protest and called for immediate government intervention to address the issue.

The residents also voiced concerns about the health implications of the poor road conditions, particularly the dust generated by vehicle traffic. They emphasized the need for the government and relevant authorities to prioritize the rehabilitation and completion of the road to enhance transportation, living conditions, and business activities in the affected communities.