{
  "id": 18343173,
  "title": "Kasoa-Winneba Highway victims give govt one-week ultimatum over unpaid compensation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/kasoa-winneba-highway-victims-give-govt-one-week-ultimatum-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T17:06:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/kasoa-winneba-highway-victims-give-govt-one-week-ultimatum-over-unpaid-compensation/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over 500 individuals impacted by the ongoing Kasoa-Winneba Highway dualisation project have given the government a one-week ultimatum to pay their unpaid compensation or face a large-scale protest. The affected parties, consisting of property owners and individuals in various communities like Budumburam, Fetteh Kakraba, Breku, Akotsi, and neighboring areas, endured years of uncertainty regarding their compensation. The demolition of their homes, shops, and other structures for the highway project, as well as injuries or property damage from stone-blasting activities, are among their grievances. Three years into the project, victims claim they have yet to receive what they believe is their due compensation, despite persistent attempts to address their concerns. Condemning the Ghana Highway Authority and the project contractor's response, Mr. Asamoah Boadu, the group's convener, stated that numerous attempts to secure payment resulted in no progress, leaving victims feeling frustrated. The affected parties have appealed to the government for intervention and to ensure their grievances are addressed promptly. They have threatened to organize a massive demonstration if their compensation is not facilitated within a week. The group is urging the government, the Ghana Highway Authority, and other relevant stakeholders to resolve the matter urgently and ensure all eligible victims receive their compensation.",
  "summary": "More than 500 people affected by the ongoing Kasoa-Winneba Highway dualisation project have given the government a one-week ultimatum to pay their outstanding compensation or face a massive demonstration. The victims, who say they have endured years of uncertainty over payments, include property owners in Budumburam, Fetteh Kakraba, Breku, Akotsi and neighbouring communities whose houses, […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}