Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang Leads Emergency Talks to Address Transport Disruptions

Vice President Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has led an emergency engagement with key stakeholders in the transport sector in response to recent disruptions affecting intra-city commuters across the country.

Acting on behalf of His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama, the Vice President visited the Ministry of Transport to engage sector players and government officials on the causes of the ongoing challenges and to chart a path toward lasting solutions. The high-level meeting was attended by the Minister for Transport and his Deputy, as well as the Minister for Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs and his Deputy.

Also present were major transport unions and driver associations, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), the Ghana Road Transport Coordination Council, the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, the Ghana Committed Drivers Association, and the National Cargo Drivers Association.

The meeting sought to gain a clear understanding of the factors contributing to the current difficulties in the transport sector and to identify practical measures to restore order and ensure safe, efficient movement for commuters. Discussions revealed that a major challenge confronting the sector is the lack of retooling and replacement of ageing vehicles, which has placed significant pressure on an already declining fleet.

According to the Vice President, the transport sector has been under sustained strain for several years due to population growth and increasing demand, and the present disruptions reflect a system that has reached a critical point. Transport unions noted that for over a decade, they have received no major retooling support, a situation that has gradually weakened their ability to provide reliable services.

Vice President Opoku-Agyemang assured commuters and operators that Government fully recognizes the difficulties being faced by all parties. She emphasized the need for shared responsibility, national concern, and a solutions-driven approach, rather than blame, in addressing the challenges.

In response to the concerns raised, President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed Government’s commitment to supporting the retooling of the transport sector, including the provision of new vehicles as part of a broader plan to modernize and expand transport services nationwide. Government, however, expects transport unions to strengthen internal monitoring and ensure that commuters are treated with dignity, fairness, and respect, particularly during the current period.

The Vice President stated that the engagement demonstrates Government’s determination to resolve the situation through collaboration among the Ministry of Transport, transport unions, and other relevant institutions. She expressed confidence that sustained dialogue and decisive action will lead to durable solutions that restore stability and improve transport services for the Ghanaian public.