On Monday morning, protesters in Shama, a town in the Western Region of Ghana, staged a demonstration that led commuters stranded. Members of the Ghana Road Transport Union (GPRTU) parked their vehicles in protest of the poor state of roads in the constituency.Traditional authorities, who also share concerns about the district's conditions, joined the drivers in the demonstration.

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This collective action effectively brought all vehicular movement within the district to a halt, causing significant inconvenience and economic disruption.John Amoh, the Shama District Chairman of the GPRTU, voiced the drivers' frustration with the condition of the roads. He expressed that the roads in the district are in a deplorable state and criticized the government for consistently failing to address their concerns.

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Amoh further stressed that the drivers and protesters would continue their demonstration until their grievances are properly addressed.Amoh highlighted the government's broken promises, including the announcement and ceremonial sod-cutting for the construction of a district hospital, which has shown no progress. The protesters feel neglected by the government and are resolute in their determination to persist until their voices are

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heard.

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