The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) has declared that it will only suspend its planned sit-down strike if the government resumes repair works on the severely damaged Pokuase–Nsawam road by Thursday.
The Union’s National Public Relations Officer, Abass Imoro, said he has been informed that machines have been sent to the site, which will be a factor in deciding the fate of the strike after Thursday if they are pleased with the actions taken.
Their major demand is for the government to make the road motorable for commuters.
The GPRTU, the Ghana Road Transport Coordinating Council (GRTCC), and other stakeholders have previously described the condition of the road as “deplorable and dangerous”.
They argue that the poor state of the stretch has driven up vehicle maintenance costs, caused frequent breakdowns, and posed severe safety risks to both drivers and passengers.
The Pokuase–Nsawam road is a key highway linking Greater Accra with the Eastern, Ashanti, and northern regions.
According to transport operators, its neglect is hampering economic activity and worsening the burden on commuters.
Although the Minister for Roads and Highways pledged that repairs would begin within six weeks, the unions insist there has been no visible progress, hence their planned industrial action.
They are now calling on residents, commuters, and all affected road users to support the strike as part of a wider civic effort to hold the government accountable.
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