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October 17, 2026
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Aayalolo contra-flow moves over 8,000 passengers daily – GAPTE boss
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Key Points
- The Aayalolo contra-flow system, introduced on September 29, 2026, transports over 8,000 passengers daily across Adenta, Amasaman, and Kasoa corridors.
- The initiative has drastically reduced travel times, with journeys from Adenta to the CBD now taking an average of 28 minutes, down from two hours.
- Public compliance has improved due to extensive education campaigns, and police escorts enhance safety on contra-flow lanes.
- The Managing Director of GAPTE stated the system is primarily a social intervention aimed at easing congestion and enhancing mobility, not a profit-oriented venture.
- GAPTE is assessing initial results before expanding the system to other corridors, with expansion dependent on safety and availability of additional buses.
Why This Matters
This initiative directly addresses Accra's severe traffic congestion, a major impediment to productivity and quality of life. By significantly improving mobility and reducing travel times for thousands of commuters, it enhances economic activity, saves valuable time for workers, traders, and students, and promotes a more efficient urban transport system. Its planned expansion suggests a commitment to sustainable urban development and improved public services.
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- Over 200 farmers at Akyem Asene in the Eastern Region are appealing to the government for adequate compensation for farms destroyed for the new Accra-Kumasi expressway.
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NAIMOS begins community engagements in galamsey-prone areas
- The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Secretariat (NAIMOS) has launched community engagements in galamsey-prone areas.
- The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration, build public confidence, address local concerns, and improve intelligence sharing.
- Engagements will involve traditional authorities, local government officials, and opinion leaders to tackle environmental and livelihood challenges.
- This strategy complements existing enforcement operations rather than replacing them, as part of a broader coordinated effort.
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‘We tend to be open-minded and liberal, but that’s not how we’ve lived so far’ – Kufuor
- Former President Kufuor advocates for a Ghana where individual enterprise thrives, supported by strong leadership and inclusive governance.
- He emphasizes leveraging Ghana's natural resources and human talent, cautioning against stifling initiative with excessive taxation.
- Kufuor envisions a state framework that empowers the private sector to mature, attract investment, and allow citizens to build legitimate wealth.
- His vision balances private enterprise with robust social protection, calling for quality education, healthcare, and a safety net against poverty.
- He highlights Ghana's potential through its mineral resources (gold, lithium, bauxite, manganese) and the character of its people to achieve shared prosperity.