{
  "id": 2743801,
  "title": "Wiyaala hits hard over Funsi Road, demands action from government",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/wiyaala-hits-hard-over-funsi-road-demands-action-from-government",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-23T07:30:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/wiyaala-hits-hard-over-funsi-road-demands-action-from-government/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghanaian singer Noella Wiyaala, often referred to as the Lioness of Africa, has once again condemned the poor state of Funsi Road in the Upper West Region. In a recent video posted on social media, she detailed her ongoing frustration with the road's condition, which she described as one of the worst in the country. Wiyaala's comments specifically highlighted the residents' struggles, such as having to navigate through waterlogged areas due to the road's poor condition. Initially, Wiyaala raised her concerns on social media, a post which she later deleted after tagging her Member of Parliament as a 'stomach politician', a term she later found uncomfortable. However, her commitment to the issue remained unwavering as she later clarified that the deletion was not a sign of her backing down. The MP subsequently reached out to her, informing her that preparations for the road project had begun and that surveys had been conducted. The project, however, is still awaiting approval. Wiyaala, undeterred by this information, turned her attention to the Roads Minister and President John Dramani Mahama, urging them to take notice of the issue. She reiterated her support for the President's current initiatives but emphasized that Funsi Road should not be overlooked. Wiyaala, while acknowledging the President's active involvement, maintained her stance, stating that she would not rest until the road's condition is significantly improved. \"I didn’t make any U-turn,\" she firmly stated, refuting suggestions that her earlier softened post indicated a change in her position. She reiterated her commitment, assuring her followers that she would continue advocating until the road is fixed. \"Until the work is done and the road is fixed, we will keep pushing and will not stop until it’s done,\" she concluded.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian musician Noella Wiyaala, popularly known as the Lioness of Africa, has renewed her strong criticism of the deplorable condition of the Funsi Road in the Upper West Region, insisting that she will continue speaking out until the long-standing problem is addressed. Wiyaala did not hold back in a video shared on social media, describing […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghanaian singer Noella Wiyaala criticizes Funsi Road's poor condition in Upper West Region.",
    "Wiyaala urges government to take action, not backing down despite MP's feedback.",
    "She continues advocating until Funsi Road's condition is significantly improved."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Noella Wiyaala's persistence on the Funsi Road issue signals her resolve to hold leaders accountable and ensures the concerns of her constituents remain in public view.",
  "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."
}