The Kpong to Asikuma Road, a vital link connecting Accra to the Eastern, Volta, Oti, and Northern regions, has come under sharp criticism from road users who say contractors are repeating old mistakes instead of providing lasting solutions.
Creative arts journalist and digital strategist, Jonilar, has voiced his frustration as both a taxpayer and frequent traveler on the stretch. “The contractors working on the Kpong to Asikuma Road, this is for you. If you know anyone else involved in the project, kindly share this with them,” he said, calling for accountability.
According to him, the road is not built on higher ground, which makes it vulnerable to erosion and debris whenever it rains. “The major challenge is simple—the road is not elevated. Rainwater moves sand and debris onto the carriageway, causing the road to lose quality every time,” Jonilar explained.
He criticized the reliance on temporary fixes such as pothole patching, noting that districts like Lower Manya, Asuogyaman, and North Tongu have normalized poor practices. “Over the years, they have constantly filled potholes instead of constructing proper gutters and drainage systems. Because nobody talks about it, this bad practice has become the new normal—and that’s exactly what you’re also doing,” he said.
Jonilar also pointed to the heavy traffic of tipper trucks around Lorlornyo near Kpong, comparing it to Shai Hills. “Now Lorlornyo has become a second Shai Hills, with tipper trucks damaging the road almost daily,” he observed.
He stressed that the road’s strategic importance demands better engineering. “I am not an engineer, but I know experts will agree with me that the road should be raised above ground level with proper drainage, so it can last for the next generation,” Jonilar concluded.