Several major streets in Accra remain without illumination, raising concerns among residents and motorists, despite Greater Accra Regional Minister Linda Akweley Ocloo’s pledge to restore 70% of the region’s streetlights to enhance security.
The minister, during a press briefing after her swearing-in, assured the public that efforts were underway to address the widespread streetlight outages, citing security and road safety as key motivations for the initiative.
She acknowledged that poor visibility at night has led to a rise in road accidents and crime, especially in areas with high foot traffic.
The minister promised that 70 percent of the streetlights will be fixed in her first 50 days in office.
Major strides are yet to be made towards fixing the broken lights as residents and business owners in affected areas have expressed frustration over the persistent darkness, which they say makes them vulnerable to theft and other crimes.
Of particular concern is the fact that the primary road leading to the seat of government, Jubilee House, also lacks functional streetlights.
This has raised questions about the urgency and prioritisation of the regional minister’s promise, as even critical government infrastructure remains affected.
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