Ghanaians have taken to social media platforms to voice their grievances over the deteriorating state of road networks across the country.
Under the trending hashtag #ShowYourPotholeChallenge, citizens are sharing images and videos of pothole-riddled streets, highlighting the pressing need for immediate attention to address the issue.
How bad are your roads when it rains? 😶
✍🏽@AnnanPerry #ShowYourPotholeChallenge #TV3GH pic.twitter.com/h4iwxKHOjN
— #TV3GH (@tv3_ghana) May 29, 2023
From major cities to rural communities, the outcry has gained momentum, with individuals and communities showcasing the perilous conditions they navigate on a daily basis.
The campaign has united Ghanaians in a bid to shed light on the dangers posed by crumbling infrastructure, inadequate maintenance, and the resultant impact on road safety and transportation.
Here are some of the tweets from affected individuals
Ablekuma Agape #ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/i0LDjpqG6z
— ɢᴇɴ.ᴀɢʙᴇꜱɪ (@KAgbesii) May 29, 2023
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This is the road in front of the DVLA at 37. I mean the place where drivers pay road worthy.#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/BMgrTri8Ou
— KOJO DYNAMIC 𓃵 (@AnnanPerry) May 29, 2023
My hood Dansoman, just one small rain and the whole asphalt was washed off! #ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/mqv2VGA3pJ
— A-Jay🗺️ (@nyavorx) May 28, 2023
Tema – Accra motorway 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 #ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/V9Ez8JfbyA
— Kaizoku-ō (@Lester_O3) May 29, 2023
A taxi driver in Takoradi had to pack stones in his car to go fill up potholes at the Paa Grant roundabout in Takoradi.
Year of ROADS, may God have mercy on Akufo-Addo#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/OmiRLdkbZl
— Mahama 2024 (@CitizenTechiman) May 28, 2023
Year of roads but year of potholes in Teshie. #ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/1Sz2Y2pGdm
— Mr. AG (@ahafia_ag) May 30, 2023
See how the car bounced.#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/Y4YDpZGFRk
— KOJO DYNAMIC 𓃵 (@AnnanPerry) May 29, 2023
#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/4wCmqYTfXm
— Talent hairstyle✂️🇬🇭 (@TalentHairstyle) May 30, 2023
Accident prone road due to this pothole #ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/vOyeavTFJe
— John Mahama Is The Solution❤️🇦🇪 (@Royal1Kingly) May 29, 2023
Ghana the potholes on our roads can move you from the backseat to the front seat. #ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/FPaxwm4aGY
— Mahama 2024 (@CitizenTechiman) May 30, 2023
The president is not ashamed! #ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/MMGiNBg4gA
— A-Jay🗺️ (@nyavorx) May 28, 2023
You won’t believe this is Kwame Nkrumah’s Ghana 😭#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/j8KClMNls1
— AKWESI🇬🇭 (@_AlbertAkwesi) May 28, 2023
Tarkwa deserves better!
This is the current state of the road which lies in front of the University of Mines and Technology, Tarkwa.
A town with three big mining companies.
This road is used for the transportation of Cocoa, timber, manganese, etc.😭#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/kmyTAhycX5
— Mr. AG (@ahafia_ag) May 28, 2023
The state of Ashaiman roads#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/RSRCB70YrQ
— Gh Kobbi (@_AshaimanBoy) May 29, 2023
Since 2016 not even a contractor on the Debiso Akaatiso road which is mainly for transporting Cocoa to port.#ShowYourPotholeChallenge pic.twitter.com/Ylsgf4dJTG
— eric_a (@evawoenam_dzifa) May 30, 2023
