Drivers Lament Poor Road Conditions from Ho to Kpeve
Commercial drivers operating from Ho to Kpeve have expressed deep concerns about the deteriorating condition of roads along their route, which they say is affecting both transportation and safety for commuters.
Ho, Volta Region – August 22, 2025
In an interview with Mr. Obiba, the station chairman of the Protoa Kpeve Branch, he revealed that the station has been operating for over ten years. It is located in Ho, directly opposite the Accra Store near the Amegashie Bridge. He noted that although the area initially faced frequent flooding due to the poor state of the Amegashie Bridge, that issue was resolved after the bridge was fixed.
Despite that improvement, Mr. Obiba highlighted that the road from Ho to Kpeve, their primary route, remains in a deplorable state. The drivers ply routes through Tsito, Sokode, Kpeve, and Adaklu. While some progress has been made — notably the rehabilitation of the Sokode-Tsito road — the stretch from Ho to Kpeve continues to pose a significant threat, particularly to pregnant women and vulnerable passengers.
“Drivers are struggling. The road is dangerous, and we plead with the government to come to our aid,” Mr. Obiba stated.
The station is also seeking support from the local assembly to provide a canopy for passengers at the terminal and to pave the station compound to enhance safety and improve the appearance of the area.
Some passengers and drivers have also drawn attention to other critical road issues in the region. A passenger traveling from Ho to Akrofu lamented the condition of that stretch, noting that a bridge under construction at Sokode has forced drivers to divert through the Klefe road, which is also in terrible shape.
Similarly, a passenger from Adaklu pointed out that the Adaklu road is riddled with potholes, discouraging many drivers from using the route. “These potholes are dangerous and can easily cause accidents,” the passenger said, urging authorities to act swiftly.
Both passengers and drivers are appealing to government and local authorities to rehabilitate key roads in the area — especially the Ho-Kpeve, Klefe-Kpeve, and Adaklu roads — to improve accessibility, enhance safety, and support economic activities in the region.
