Former Deputy Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), George Krobea Asante, has warned that inadequate infrastructure could undermine the successful implementation of the newly introduced TrafficTech-GH system.
Speaking during a panel discussion on Angel FM’s ‘Anɔpa Bɔfoɔ’ on Tuesday, November 3, He questioned the readiness of existing road infrastructure to support the initiative, arguing that government must ensure the necessary facilities are in place before holding motorists
responsible for violations.
Mr. Krobea Asante also raised concerns about whether the system would effectively cover motorists in rural communities, questioning if its implementation was limited to urban areas.
He stressed the need for authorities to adequately educate the public about the new traffic regulations, noting that some drivers were already being arrested without fully understanding the rules governing the system.
“After we accept the laws, we have to announce it to every citizen so that they get to understand it,” he said.
Mr. Krobea Asante described the situation as worrying, insisting that motorists must be properly informed about the regulations before enforcement begins.
He further questioned the availability of supporting infrastructure, particularly the functionality of traffic lights, which he said remained a major concern in parts of Accra.
“Now there is TrafficTech, but the infrastructure that will accommodate things for the implementation to be successful, where are they?” he questioned.
According to him, a drive around the Accra metropolis would reveal several traffic lights that are not functioning, raising concerns about the preparedness of authorities to enforce the new system.
Mr. Krobea Asante criticised what he described as a tendency by authorities to shift responsibility onto ordinary citizens while failing to fulfil their own obligations.
He argued that the successful implementation of TrafficTech-GH requires collective responsibility, with relevant authorities ensuring that the necessary infrastructure is available and functional to support its operations.
Source: Abigail Ekua Arhin
