Sumburugu Assemblyman, youth protest over deaths of 2 young men on Bolga–Navrongo Highway

The Assemblyman and young residents of Sumburugu in Ghana's Upper East Region convened a protest on Sunday, October 25, 2026, to condemn the fatal road accident that claimed the lives of two young men on the Bolga–Navrongo Highway. The demonstration aimed to highlight the pressing concerns surrounding road safety along the highway, which include the absence of speed bumps in critical areas and instances of motorists exceeding safe speed limits.

Community members expressed their grief over the loss of these enthusiastic locals, emphasizing the urgent need for decisive action to avert further tragic casualties on the road. Protests urge the government, road management bodies, and influential voices to intervene and tackle the safety issues voiced by the community. They firmly believe that implementing proper speed-control measures, such as installing speed bumps at identified dangerous spots, would significantly minimize speeding incidents and safeguard pedestrians and other road users.

The protest also serves as a plea for authorities to prioritize the well-being of residents and commuters reliant on the highway for their daily routines. Local residents implore the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough assessment of the road and promptly implement necessary safety enhancements to avoid further loss of life.

The community calls upon the government, traditional leaders, political figures, and other opinion-makers to back their endeavors in seeking a permanent solution. As the community mourns the two young men, they hope their urgent appeal will prompt immediate action to transform the Bolgatanga–Navrongo Highway into a safer environment for all road users, preventing similar devastating tragedies and sparing additional families from the anguish of losing cherished loved ones.