No Aayalolo bus crashed; viral video carried a false voice-over – Mahama Ayariga

Local Government Minister Mahama Ayariga has refuted claims that a No Aayalolo bus was involved in a crash, dismissing a viral video on social media. According to Ayariga, the buses merely went around a crash involving another vehicle. He was distributing motorcycles to the police Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) when he made the statement.

Ayariga clarified that no No Aayalolo bus had been involved in any accident. He explained that someone recorded footage of the No Aayalolo buses maneuvering around an existing crash scene and added a false commentary alleging that the buses had crashed before continuing their journey. Ayariga questioned why anyone would try to instill fear and panic among the traveling public by falsely claiming that the buses were involved in an accident.

He stated that the individual behind the audio could be identified and punished for attempting to cause fear and panic. The minister praised the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) team for their efforts in clearing waste heaps ahead of a 90-day deadline at the Integrated Recycling and Compost Plant (IRECOP) site in Accra.