The speed ramps were installed by residents in response to the alarming number of pedestrian fatalities on the highway, including the recent death of a 7-year-old pupil who was killed by a speeding vehicle.

This tragic incident was the sixth reported case on the highway, prompting the community to take matters into their own hands.

The youth contributed money to buy cement, which they used to construct the speed ramps.

However, the police deemed the installation of the speed ramps illegal and attempted to remove them, leading to a violent confrontation.

The youth are adamant that they will not allow the police to remove the speed ramps unless they refund the money they used to buy the cement.

In an interview with Adom News, the disgruntled youth argued that they took the initiative to protect their community and will not back down.

Nana Oteng Adjei, Committee Chairman of Assin Brofoyedru, although supporting the action of the youth, called on the Ghana Highway Authorities to intervene and ensure the installation of ramps to prevent further loss of life.

The community insists that something needs to be done to address the reckless driving on their highways.

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This was during their protest at the Ministry on Wednesday, September 4 over alleged financial mismanagement under the Akufo-Addo-led government.

However, the cause of the chaos is not immediately known.

The group’s action is to demand accountability and the recovery of funds allegedly misappropriated in questionable transactions.

The group said their action has been prompted by opaque deals, including the US$34.9 million Ambulance Spare Parts contract, the GRA-SML deal, and expenditures related to the All-African Games.

Emphasising the need to restore public confidence, the members are calling for a thorough investigation into these transactions to ensure that public funds were used appropriately.

They are also demanding full disclosure of the expenditure for the 2023 All-African Games.

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Residents of Domeabra and Danchira clashed with a team of Police officers and alleged land guards from Accra when they attempted to evict the residents from a disputed land.

According to some affected victims who spoke to Adom News, a man named Asare is claiming ownership of half of the entire Danchira and Domeabra communities.

The Police officers are said to have fired gunshots to disperse the crowd after angry youth blocked the road to prevent them and the land guards from leaving the community.

In an interview with Adom News, Supi of the Domeabra community, Nii Supi Ashaley, revealed that, Asare is claiming the Danchira community and extending it to Domeabra without a court order.

Supi Ashaley called on the government to intervene and stop the illegal eviction.

Meanwhile, Assemblyman for Danchira Electoral Area, Ebenezer Ahotor, condemned the act and called on the IGP to intervene to avoid bloodshed.

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