A loaded transit truck has been left unattended for several weeks along the Achimota stretch of the Accra–Nsawam road, just before ABC Junction, causing concerns about road safety, national security, and enforcement. The truck, registered in Lagos State, Nigeria, with the registration number T-26001LA, has been occupying road space and worsening rush-hour congestion on an already busy corridor. CUTS International Accra, a leading research and public policy think tank, has criticised the prolonged failure of state agencies to address the issue.
The Director of the West Africa Regional Centre of CUTS International in Accra, Appiah Kusi Adomako, took a photograph of the truck on 8 October 2026 after observing it at the location for several weeks. He expressed concern that the truck continues to occupy road space while motorists struggle through congestion. Mr Adomako stated that the responsible agencies owe the public an explanation for this prolonged inaction. The truck is parked less than 100 metres from the point where police officers regularly direct traffic at Neoplan Junction.
CUTS questions how an obstruction so close to routine police operations has remained unresolved for weeks. According to CUTS, traffic management requires officers to identify hazards and ensure their removal. The relevant municipal assembly must also report persistent obstructions and coordinate with enforcement agencies to protect road users. The Road Traffic Regulations, 2026, L.I. 2519, provide a basis for intervention, including regulations that prohibit parking on a road except in an emergency with adequate advance warning.
The circumstances surrounding the parked truck also warrant a security assessment, as CUTS has no verified information about the cargo or whether the authorities have inspected the truck. No visible cordon has been observed around the vehicle. CUTS urges the responsible agencies to inspect the truck and establish the appropriate safeguards without further delay. The organisation draws attention to the Appiatse disaster of 20 January 2022, when a collision involving a truck transporting mining explosives resulted in an explosion that devastated the community.
The Appiatse disaster and the Beirut port explosion in Lebanon on August 2020 demonstrate the severe consequences of neglecting hazardous cargo. The Beirut port explosion, which killed more than 200 people and injured thousands, reinforces the need for authorities to identify cargo, assess risks, and act promptly when loaded vehicles or potentially dangerous materials remain unattended. CUTS makes no allegation about the contents of the Achimota truck but urges the responsible agencies to take immediate action.
CUTS calls on the Ghana Police Service, National Security, NRSA, and the relevant municipal assembly to inspect the truck immediately, identify its owner and operator, and verify the cargo. The agencies should assess the risks, provide appropriate warnings, and arrange safe removal using suitable equipment. They must also explain the prolonged failure to clear the obstruction, investigate any neglect of duty, and apply the relevant sanctions.
To prevent similar situations, CUTS urges the agencies to establish routine checks and clear reporting arrangements for stationary trucks along major roads. The organisation emphasises that the owner must take responsibility for the truck, and state agencies must fulfil their enforcement responsibilities. Road users should not continue to bear the consequences of this neglect, according to CUTS.
Key points
- CUTS International Accra criticises state agencies for failing to address a loaded transit truck parked along the Achimota stretch of the Accra–Nsawam road for over a month.
- The truck's presence raises concerns about road safety, national security, and enforcement, and CUTS urges immediate inspection and removal.
- The organisation draws attention to previous disasters, such as the Appiatse explosion and Beirut port explosion, to emphasise the need for prompt action.
