Road accident statistics in Ghana continue to raise national concern, with recent reports from the National Road Safety Authority indicating increasing fatalities, injuries, and vehicle crashes across the country. Between January and June 2025 alone, Ghana recorded over 7,289 road crashes, resulting in more than 1,500 deaths and over 8,300 injuries. Major causes identified include over-speeding, wrongful overtaking, reckless riding, poor enforcement of road regulations, and driver indiscipline.
One of the major highways contributing significantly to road accidents in the country is the Kumasi–Accra Expressway, portions of which pass through the Atiwa East District Assembly. Within the district, the increasing operation of tricycles, popularly known as “Pragya,” has become a growing concern due to recent accident cases and public safety issues reported across the country.
Following reports and recommendations from the Public Relations and Complaints Committee, EXECO, and other sub-committees, also report from department and agencies, such as the Information Servies Department (ISD), NCCE, CHRAJ etc, strongly supported by eyewitness accounts and public concerns, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Ernest Owusu Ntim, together with the District Coordinating Director, Mr. Paul Arquah, held a meeting with Pragya operators within the district on 29th April 2026 at the Assembly Hall to discuss measures aimed at regulating their operations and improving public safety.
During the meeting, management announced that with immediate effect, the use of Pragya on the main Kumasi–Accra Express Highway within the district is prohibited. Operators are only permitted to use approved inner roads within communities.
To ensure strict compliance, the Assembly also announced plans to establish a task force in collaboration with law enforcement agencies to enforce the Assembly’s by-laws and improve road safety within the district.
The Assembly further pledged to support operators on issues relating to driver licensing and other transport-related requirements. Pragya riders were also encouraged to form an association to facilitate effective communication and engagement with the Assembly.
Other matters discussed included the regulation of transport fares, rider discipline, and measures to ensure safer and more organized transport operations within the district.
The initiative forms part of the Assembly’s broader commitment to protecting lives, promoting responsible transport systems, and ensuring safer roads for residents and commuters within the Atiwa East District.
However, the information Services Department being the eyes and ears of the government at the grassroot will keep track of the activities of the assembly and update the audiences
