{
  "id": 18692105,
  "title": "Traffitech must not become government revenue tool at motorists’ expense – Fiifi Boafo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/traffitech-must-not-become-government-revenue-tool-at-motorists",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-07T10:37:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/traffitech-must-not-become-government-revenue-tool-at-motorists-expense-fiifi-boafo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board, Fiifi Boafo, has raised concerns about the financial motives behind the new automated traffic enforcement system, Traffitech. Boafo fears that Traffitech may become a revenue-generating venture for the government rather than a genuine road safety intervention. His comments come as the public debates the introduction of Traffitech, its enforcement mechanisms, and the financial arrangements behind the project.\n\nWhile acknowledging the commendable efforts to sanitize Ghana's roads, prevent avoidable deaths and injuries, and protect property, Boafo stressed the importance of implementing the system transparently, guided by clear objectives. During a segment on JoyNews’ Newsfile on November 7, Boafo questioned whether Traffitech's primary purpose is to punish traffic offenders, deter motorists from violating road regulations, and prevent accidents, or to generate government revenue.\n\nBoafo pointed out the proposed setup in which investors involved in the project would receive 40% of the penalties collected from motorists who violate traffic rules, with the remaining 60% going to the government. He questioned the rationale behind the government's share of the proceeds and whether it is intended to primarily generate revenue. Boafo argued that if the system is meant to operate and function as a punitive measure, the government's share of the fines should not be the primary motivation.\n\nBoafo cautioned that Ghanaians are already overburdened and should not have to endure an enforcement system that prioritizes revenue generation over preventing road traffic offences and accidents. He emphasized that any initiative to sanitize roads and prevent injuries and property destruction is commendable, but it should be done with the right approach, ensuring the primary focus remains on road safety and not on raising money.",
  "summary": "Former Head of Public Affairs at the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), Fiifi Boafo, has questioned the financial motive behind the introduction of the new automated traffic enforcement system, Traffitech, warning that it must not become a revenue-generating venture for the government rather than a road safety intervention.",
  "key_points": [
    "Traffitech investors would receive 40% of penalties collected from motorists, government gets 60%.",
    "Boafo emphasizes system should prioritize road safety over revenue generation."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}