Lights for Life Movement Urges Urgent Repair of Faulty Traffic Lights in Accra and Kasoa to Enhance Road Safety

The Lights for Life Social Change Movement has launched an urgent appeal to the Ghanaian government and relevant transport authorities to prioritize the immediate repair of faulty traffic lights across major intersections in Accra and Kasoa. Led by Ms. Salamatu Issah Zin-Mara, the advocacy group warns that the continued neglect of these essential signaling systems is significantly increasing the risk of road accidents and endangering the lives of motorists and pedestrians alike. The movement’s call comes at a critical time when urban congestion and road safety concerns remain high on the national agenda.

The initiative is spearheaded by a dedicated group of Master’s students from the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), who have embarked on a rigorous 25-day advocacy campaign. Through comprehensive street assessments, the group identified that many traffic signals in the capital and the neighboring Kasoa area are either completely non-functional or malfunctioning. They attributed these failures to a combination of inadequate maintenance cultures and the persistent problem of vandalism targeting electrical components. By highlighting these systemic issues, the group aims to mobilize the Department of Urban Roads and other stakeholders to implement lasting solutions.

Beyond demanding technical repairs, the Lights for Life Movement is actively engaging the public through education on road safety regulations. Their campaign aims to reach at least 4,000 individuals, fostering a culture of collective responsibility where citizens are encouraged to report faulty lights to the appropriate authorities immediately. The group believes that public awareness and proactive reporting are vital components in reducing road fatalities and ensuring that public infrastructure is protected from further damage and neglect.

As the campaign progresses, the movement emphasizes that functional traffic management is a fundamental requirement for public safety and the preservation of life. With the administration under President John Mahama emphasizing infrastructure efficiency, the group remains hopeful that their advocacy will trigger swift interventions from the Ministry of Roads and Highways. Ensuring that traffic signals are operational across the country's busiest corridors is seen as a necessary step toward achieving the national goal of reducing preventable road-related injuries and deaths.