The Member of Parliament (MP) for the Shai-Osudoku constituency and Greater Accra Regional Minister, Linda Akweley Ocloo, has announced that the street lighting project in the Greater Accra Region is now 70% complete, with 30% still to be finalised.
The Minister assured the public that efforts are underway to rectify all faulty street lights across the region.
She stated, “For a safety well project, which the public expects to dramatically reduce nighttime accidents and provide a sense of security for residents and visitors.”
Hon. Ocloo further noted that, they have completely dropped in nighttime crimes, which shows that the lights are making a meaningful difference in communities.
According to her, this project is not only pivotal for safety but also serves as a source of employment opportunities for local contractors.
During her appearance on the Angel Morning Show (AMS) on Monday, August 18, 2025, the Minister disclosed that although work had commenced, the process has faced significant setbacks due to the theft of cables connecting the lights.
She explained that this theft disrupted the installation process, leading to delays and potential cost increases.
Despite these obstacles, she asserted, “work has resumed, and measures are being implemented to enhance security and prevent such incidents in the future.”
The Minister is optimistic that the project team is actively addressing these issues to ensure that the installation of street lights can be completed on schedule, ultimately improving the safety and quality of life for residents.
Furthermore, the Regional Minister revealed that by next week, she will issue directives to all Metropolitan Municipal District Chief Executives (MMDCEs) to ensure that street lights in their respective areas are fixed.
“By next week Tuesday, August 26, 2025, we will have a press briefing with the media to provide an account of the progress of the lights installation.
“All MMDCEs will be held accountable to report on the status of street lights,” she concluded.
