A video circulating online shows a Toyota Landcruiser belonging to a Member of Parliament for the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, stuck in a ditch after the driver reportedly swerved to avoid a pothole.
The incident, which occurred on the Accra-Ho road, resulted in the vehicle’s two tires on the driver’s side ending up in the ditch.
While it is unclear whether the MP was in the car at the time, no casualties were reported.
Passersby were seen gathered around the vehicle, seemingly discussing the incident and highlighting the fact that even people in authority are not immune to the challenges faced by ordinary citizens.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Roads and Highways has announced plans to address pothole concerns across the country by allocating GH¢150 million for repair initiatives.
The Department of Urban Roads is set to commence routine pothole patching operations on major road networks during the dry season, as stated in a press release issued on February 15.Highlighting the extensive damage caused by heavy rainfall last year, the Ministry stressed the urgency of taking swift action to enhance road safety and prolong the lifespan of the country’s infrastructure.
The allocated amount is part of the first-quarter releases from the Ministry of Finance to the Ministry of Roads and Highways.
The Ministry of Roads and Highways has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling all road network challenges in Ghana, calling for cooperation from all stakeholders to improve the national road network.