The Omanhene of New Juaben traditional Area in Eastern region Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III is worried about high spate of road crashes in the country.
According to him, even though crashes could be caused by mechanical faults ,human errors are major contributing factor.
He has therefore admonished drivers to be cautious and stay away from alcohol when driving.
A total of three hundred and twenty -five(325) persons has died in 1,177 road crashes in Eastern region from January to October this year, according to the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA).
Even though the figure represents 8% decrease compared to same period last year of 357.
Statistically, Ghana has recorded reductions in Crashes, injuries and Deaths) from January to September 2022 compared to same period 2021. There was 6.09% reduction in crashes, 1.2% in injured persons and significantly 17.08% reduction in fatality.
However,Ghana’s desire to halt and reverse fatality rate of road traffic crashes by 2020 has been missed as Ghana still records more than a 1000 deaths every year.
Addressing a gathering in at the forecourt of Yiadom Hwedie palace on Sunday December 25,2022 to celebrate his first Akwasidae Kese since his enstoolment in June this year, Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III said efforts must be intensified by all stakeholders to reduce carnages on the road.
Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III also seized the opportunity to call for sustainability of the peace, unity and support given him to facilitate development in New Juaben.
He encouraged sons and daughters of New Juaben particularly those in diaspora to return home to support his development agenda for New Juaben.
Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III also appealed to government to pay attention to New Juaben to accelerate developmental projects to improve the living standards of the people.
Adae Kese (Great Adae) is the final Akwasidae of the Akan year which is a larger celebration and observed more widely.
Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III was carried in paranquine with long procession of his sub-chiefs amid appellations and drumming, from Koforidua Jackson Park area through the Police station to Prince Boateng roundabout to the durbar ground of Yiadom Hwedie Palace
The Akwasidae Kese celebration was attended by the Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong, Minister of Food and Agriculture ,Dr.Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Members of Parliament for New Juaben North and South Nana Adjei Boateng and Michael Okyere Baafi respectively ,as well as the two MCEs for New Juaben Ike Isaac Apaw Gyasi and Comfort Asante ,Gabby Okyere Darko, hosts of other dignitaries ,sons and daughters of New Juaben both Home and Abroad.
Eastern Regional Minister Seth Kwame Acheampong on behalf of government officials present wished Daasebre Kwaku Boateng III well and pledged government’s commitment to partnering the traditional rulers to enhance development.
He commended Daasebre for his advocacy on road safety.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Obed Ansah
