President Akufo-Addo has urged motorists to drive carefully during the Easter festivity to prevent a rise in road accidents.

"In this season, let us drive carefully on the roads, and keep the nation in our prayers at all times," he wrote in his Easter message.

Data released by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) reveals that in January 2024, a total of 174 individuals tragically lost their lives.

During the same period, there were 1,142 reported road traffic accidents, involving 1,991 vehicles of various types, and resulting in 1,504 casualties, including 174 fatalities and 1,330 injuries.

Of the reported accidents, 55% (631) were categorised as minor, 33% (375) as serious, and 12% (136) as fatal.

Among the deceased, 9% (16 individuals) were under the age of 18, while the remaining 91% (158 individuals) were adults.

The president, accompanied by his wife Rebecca, family, and on behalf of the government, has extended Easter greetings to all Ghanaians.

The president expressed his hope that the Easter celebration would bring healing to the nation and cleanse it from all wrongdoing.

In his address, President Akufo-Addo highlighted the significance of the Crucifixion and Resurrection of Jesus Christ, emphasizing that it should herald a new season characterized by faith, hope, growth, prosperity, reconciliation, and sacrifice for everyone in Ghana and around the world.

"I wish all Ghanaians a Happy Easter with the hope that the blood spilled on the cross will heal our land, and cleanse us of our iniquities," he wrote.

President Akufo-Addo encouraged Ghanaians to participate in various Easter activities, including conventions, social gatherings, picnics, and the traditional Kwahu Easter celebrations, while adhering to established safety measures.