The government says closer collaboration between policymakers, financial institutions, academia and private operators is essential to address congestion and inefficiencies in Ghana’s transport system.
Speaking at the Graphic Business and Stanbic Bank Ghana Breakfast Meeting on February 24 2026, the Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Transport, Eric Tetteh-Addison, said solving congestion requires more than road expansion.
“To solve congestion, it must be a multifaceted approach. The transport system is made up of infrastructure, vehicles and load. If vehicles are available but infrastructure is inadequate, demand will exceed supply and that is when you see shortages and chaos,” he said.
Tetteh-Addison noted that while road construction falls under a separate ministry, the Transport Ministry is focusing on improving service delivery within existing infrastructure constraints, particularly by promoting mass transit systems.
He pointed to the inefficiency of private car usage, arguing that high-occupancy buses could move significantly more passengers while freeing up road space.
The Director of Policy Planning at the Ministry of Transport noted that, “rail and water transport remain underutilised, and that efforts are underway to improve coastal and Volta Lake transport to reduce pressure on roads. Government, is also seeking to expand alternative modes of transport.”
He emphasized that, “Road transport has dominated the space for too long. We must bring discipline onto our roads.”
A revised Legislative Instrument before Parliament will require vehicle owners to register with towing companies to ensure broken-down vehicles are removed promptly. The National Road Safety Authority will be empowered to tow stalled vehicles if owners fail to act within a stipulated time.
