In a significant move to ease transportation challenges in the Bosomtwe District, the District Chief Executive, Hon. Abdullah Hamidu, has officially announced the launch of an improved public transport service along the Kuntanase-Aputuogya route.

Effective Thursday, June 20, 2025, residents commuting between Kuntanase (the district capital) and Aputuogya can now enjoy reliable, safe, and affordable bus services through a newly formed partnership with Ayalolo Transport.

Key features of the service include:

Route: Kuntanase – Aputougya – Kuntanase

Operating Hours:

Morning: 5:00 AM – 10:00 AM

Evening: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Fare: GHC 3 per stop (strictly enforced to prevent overcharging)

This initiative specifically targets the daily frustrations faced by workers, traders, and students, who often grapple with irregular transport options and fluctuating fares.

Why it matters:

Stable and affordable pricing: Fare disputes will be a thing of the past. Reliable scheduling: Peak hours will now see consistent service. Enhanced safety and comfort: All buses are government-approved, operated by trained drivers, and maintained to standard.

Speaking on the development, Hon. Hamidu emphasized his administration’s ongoing dedication to enhancing mobility across the district.

“As your leader, I will continue to work on sustainable solutions to improve mobility and business in Bosomtwe. This is just the beginning,” he stated.

Residents are encouraged to spread the word and take full advantage of the service as it kicks off.

The Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) has justified its disconnection of Ghana Water Limited (GWL) and the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC) from the national power grid, citing persistent failure to honour payment agreements.

The action, taken on Tuesday, June 17, forms part of ECG’s ongoing nationwide revenue mobilisation and disconnection exercise targeting public and private institutions with outstanding electricity bills.

Speaking on Eyewitness News, ECG’s Acting General Manager of Operations, Ishmael Tetteh Oku, said both entities were given ample notice but failed to comply with agreed payment terms.

“We have given them enough notice. The amount for GBC is over GH¢8 million, and that of Ghana Water Limited is GH¢999 million. These are long-standing arrears,” he stated.

He explained that ECG had engaged both institutions repeatedly and reached payment arrangements that were ultimately not honoured.

“For Ghana Water, we have disconnected their headquarters and all their administrative offices, except the pumping station, because we are looking at the interest of the general masses. Once you put out the pumping station, it means the nation will not have water,” he said.

Mr. Oku noted that while ECG is mindful of the public interest and essential services, the company must act to recover revenues needed to sustain power supply.

“In fact, we are not happy to disconnect any customer, but when the need arises, we have no choice,” he added.

ECG says the move is part of a broader effort to address persistent non-payment challenges and boost financial stability across the power sector.

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Some assemblies in the Greater Accra Region have begun removing unauthorised billboards following a 21-day ultimatum from the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), which threatened legal action for noncompliance.

The NRSA had directed all Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Assemblies (MMDAs) to take down billboards mounted along road medians by June 2, 2025, citing safety concerns for both motorists and pedestrians.

In an interview with Citi News on Tuesday, June 17, Head of Communications at the NRSA, Pearl Adusu Gyasi, confirmed that while some assemblies have complied with the directive, others have requested an extension to engage with advertising companies before removing the billboards.

“After the deadline, we wrote to the Greater Accra Regional Council, so they invited all the MMDAs. Some of them are in preparation to remove  the unauthorised billboards from their jurisdiction, others have  asked for an extension of the deadline so that they can meet with the advertisers and remove them,” she said.

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