Renowned Political Analyst, Mr. Kweku Sarpong, has criticized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s proposal to renew driver’s licenses every 10 years, calling it “holy unnecessary” and not addressing the concerns of drivers in Ghana.
Mr. Sarpong argued that driver’s licenses are regulated documents aimed at monitoring drivers’ activities, particularly their vision, which is crucial for safe driving.
He suggested regular eye tests as a more effective way to ensure road safety.
Mr Sarpong highlighted that drivers’ major concern is the high fuel prices, which have increased by 50% in the past year.
He emphasized that the government should reduce fuel costs and prioritize road infrastructure improvement to prevent accidents and ensure a safer driving environment, as most road accidents are caused by poor road networks.
With over 2,000 deaths recorded annually due to road accidents in Ghana, Mr. Sarpong stressed that the government should address this issue before introducing measures that may further burden drivers.
Mr. Sarpong added that Dr. Bawumia’s proposal is misguided and fails to address the root causes of road accidents in Ghana.
Mr. Sarpong reiterated that the government’s “Year of Roads” initiative, aimed at addressing the country’s road infrastructure challenges, has been shambolic.
He described it as a deliberate pretense, suggesting that the current government has intentionally allowed road conditions to deteriorate after demolishing existing infrastructure.
He cited the deplorable state of the road network linking Bisease and Essiam to the capital, Ajumako, as a prime example of this neglect.
Mr. Sarpong emphasized that the government’s inaction has led to hazardous road conditions, further exacerbating the country’s road safety crisis.
He urged the government to rethink its approach and prioritize effective solutions to ensure road safety.
By Lawrence Odoom
