{
  "id": 5081563,
  "title": "Ghana’s Transport System Needs More Than Fuel Relief – CPP’s Kwame Jantuah",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/ghanas-transport-system-needs-more-than-fuel-relief-cpps-kwame-jantuah",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T11:50:25.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general-news/ghanas-transport-system-needs-more-than-fuel-relief-cpps-kwame-jantuah/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwame Jantuah, a member of the Convention People's Party (CPP), has emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to tackle Ghana's transport issues, rather than merely providing fuel relief. On the GTV Breakfast Show, discussing the government's extension of GH¢2 diesel relief, Jantuah stressed that the country's transport challenges are closely tied to its road network and infrastructure capacity. He questioned the Transport Minister's approach to the transport system, citing the narrow ceremonial road from the 37 bus terminal to the National Theatre traffic light, and pondered whether it could be widened to include a lane for public transport. Jantuah also questioned the feasibility of transforming the road into three or four lanes and whether one lane could be dedicated to public transportation. Additionally, he highlighted the time constraints for implementing large-scale infrastructure projects, especially given the typical four-year tenure of Ghanaian governments. Jantuah posed the question of whether four years is sufficient time to complete significant projects, and suggested that overpasses could be a viable alternative if road expansions are not possible. He also stressed the importance of continuity in infrastructure projects during government changes, drawing attention to President Mahama's continuation of projects initiated by the previous NPP government. Jantuah expressed optimism that this continuity would be upheld by future administrations as well. He concluded by advocating for the expansion of Ghana's road network, arguing that such projects should be viewed as long-term national priorities rather than subject to frequent changes with each new government.",
  "summary": "By: Sarah Baafi A member of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), Kwame Jantuah, has called for a broader approach to addressing Ghana’s transport challenges, stressing the need to not only expand the country’s road network but improve public transport infrastructure. Speaking on the GTV Breakfast Show during a discussion on government’s extension of the GH¢2 diesel […]",
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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."
}