Residents of Danku, a fast-growing suburb located seven kilometres from Wa in Ghana’s Upper West Region, are calling on the government to take immediate action to repair their deteriorating road, which they say has become almost impassable after years of neglect.
The worsening condition of the Wa-Danku road is disrupting daily life, with residents citing severe impacts on education, healthcare, and local commerce. The situation has also sparked security concerns, as criminals increasingly exploit isolated sections of the route for robberies and motorbike thefts.
Assembly Member Adams Yahaya Jiga reported a surge in criminal incidents along the road, noting that frequent motorbike snatchings have left residents fearful. Healthcare workers in the area describe critical delays in emergency medical responses, while teachers report chronic lateness due to the treacherous commute.
Local authorities say the road has been included in Ghana’s 2025 national budget for repairs, but residents remain sceptical. They point to unfulfilled promises dating back to 2008 and 2016, which left the road untouched despite previous commitments.
Wa Municipal Chief Executive Alhaji Nura Issah Danwanaa acknowledged the severity of the crisis, assuring Asaase Radio that funding approval would trigger prompt rehabilitation efforts.
With only 23% of Ghana’s road network currently paved, Danku’s situation reflects broader infrastructure challenges affecting rural and agricultural hubs nationwide. Local farmers and transporters emphasise that the road’s poor state is strangling economic activity in one of the country’s key breadbasket regions.
Residents say they will continue to press for swift action, warning that the road’s collapse is endangering lives and livelihoods in their community.
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