Minister Kwasi Amoako-Attah expressed his frustration with the presence of corruption within his ministry, specifically in relation to haulage truck drivers and their loads. He accused some individuals in his department of being involved in aiding and abetting these drivers who exceed the standard weight limits.
The minister’s remarks highlight the issue of corruption within Ghana’s road and highway sector and its impact on road infrastructure and safety. Overloaded trucks can cause significant damage to roads, leading to increased maintenance costs and potential accidents. Moreover, overweight trucks put additional strain on bridges, increasing the risk of collapses and endangering lives.
Illegal practices such as bribery and collusion between officials and truck drivers not only allow overloaded vehicles to pass through Ghana’s borders unchecked but also undermine efforts to enforce regulations and ensure road safety standards are met.
“There are people in my own ministry who are involved in this kind of thing”, he complained.
“We have a number of axle load centres from here to Paga but they pass through”, Mr Amoako-Attah stressed.
“There are a lot of corrupt people, there are a lot of thieves in my own ministry. You sack them, employ new one and when they come the new ones are even worse than those that you sacked”
In other words, he was implying that even though people may engage in unscrupulous activities, ultimately, their wealth and material possessions hold no significance in the face of mortality. He highlighted the transient nature of life and the futility of pursuing wealth through illicit means, suggesting that true fulfillment and contentment lie in leading an ethical life.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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