John Dumelo Commits to Enhancing Pedestrian Safety After UniMAC Student's Tragic Death

John Setor Dumelo, Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, has pledged to improve pedestrian safety in his constituency following the tragic death of Nelson Blay Nokotey, a journalism student at UniMAC-IJ. Nokotey was fatally struck by a vehicle while crossing the N1 highway near the Dzorwulu traffic light, an incident that has raised serious concerns about the dangerous conditions of the roadway, particularly high vehicular speeds and inadequate pedestrian crossings.

In response to this incident, Dumelo described the situation as a significant infrastructure failure and emphasized the urgent need for immediate safety measures. He plans to advocate for the construction of a dedicated footbridge to facilitate safer crossing for students, who often jaywalk due to the lack of proper crossings. Additionally, Dumelo intends to collaborate with the National Road Safety Authority and the Ghana Highway Authority to implement necessary improvements in the area.

The tragic death of Nokotey has deeply affected the UniMAC community, prompting students to hold vigils and call for action to prevent future tragedies. Dumelo's commitment to addressing these safety concerns reflects a broader need for infrastructure enhancements to protect pedestrians in high-traffic areas.