The Takoradi Sub Metro Boss, Mr. Francis Armah, has appealed to pedestrians to make proper use of the Takoradi Axim Road footbridge following growing public concern over the increasing refusal by many residents to use the facility.
Speaking on The Melody Breakfast Show on Melody FM with Haruna Babangida on Monday morning, Mr. Armah addressed concerns repeatedly raised by motorists who have been calling into the programme in recent times over the dangerous practice of pedestrians crossing the busy highway directly instead of using the footbridge.
According to him, the situation continues to pose a major risk to both pedestrians and drivers, especially along the busy Takoradi-Axim highway stretch where traffic movement remains heavy throughout the day.
Mr. Armah used the platform to educate listeners on jaywalking and its implications, stressing that pedestrians also have a responsibility to obey road safety regulations in order to protect lives and reduce accidents.
He further explained the proper use of zebra crossings, outlining the rules governing both motorists and pedestrians at such crossing points to ensure safety on the roads.
The Sub Metro Boss also touched on sanitation concerns ahead of the rainy season, urging residents to avoid indiscriminate dumping of refuse into gutters and drains, warning that such practices contribute significantly to flooding within the metropolis.
The conversation further focused on the increasing number of mentally challenged persons roaming the streets. Mr. Armah noted that although the Assembly has a responsibility to address the issue, efforts are often hampered by the lack of adequate welfare and rehabilitation centres to accommodate such persons after they are removed from the streets.
He called for stronger collaboration between government institutions, social welfare agencies and the public to address the situation in a more humane and sustainable manner.
The interview formed part of ongoing civic education efforts by Melody FM and the Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolitan Assembly aimed at promoting road safety, sanitation and responsible public behaviour within the metropolis.