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Tempane MP's Land Cruiser Ends Up In Gutter After Small Accident On Accra-Ho Road
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Tempane MP's Land Cruiser Ends Up In Gutter After Small Accident On Accra-Ho Road

by  Delali Adogla-Bessa 2 min read
  • Tempane MP Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba's car was involved in a minor accident on the Accra-Ho road
  • The driver of the car was reportedly trying to swerve potholes when the accident occurred
  • It is unclear when the accident occurred, but no casualties have been recorded

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A vehicle believed to be for the Tempane MP, Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba, was involved in a minor accident on the Accra-Ho road.

The driver of the car was reportedly trying to swerve potholes when the accident occurred.

Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba car in an accident
The MP's car in the drain. Source: Citi FM/Hon Lydia Lamisi Akanvariba
Source: Facebook

The car ended up in a ditch when the driver swerved a pothole.

The vehicle lying in the gutter was captured in a video that circulated online.

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It is unclear when the accident occurred, but no casualties have been recorded.

Potholes have led to fatal road crashes in recent times.

On September 27, 2023, along the Peki stretch of the Eastern Corridor road, caught attention for the sheer number of deaths on the spot.

Twenty persons were confirmed dead after the crash, which occurred when a bus collided with a minivan while trying to swerve through potholes.

Community members who came to the scene after the accident could be heard complaining about the speed of the drivers involved in the crash.

The deceased included ten females, six males, and four children, including a 7-month-old baby.

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His initiative, captured in online photos, depicted him addressing the potholes to enhance the road's drivability.

While some online users pointed out that the images were dated, many were deeply touched by the generous effort to improve road safety.

MP escapes death in Ashanti Region

In July 2023, YEN.com.gh reported that the Juaboso MP, Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, was involved in a crash on the Nyinahin-Kumasi road in the Ashanti Region.

He was returning from a funeral in his constituency on the evening of Saturday, July 29, 2023, when his vehicle collided with a mini-bus outside the Atwima Mponua township.

The front right tyre of the MP's vehicle reportedly burst during an attempt to overtake a car ahead of him, which is one of the leading causes of accidents in Ghana.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Delali Adogla-Bessa (Current Affairs Editor) Delali Adogla-Bessa is a Current Affairs Editor with YEN.com.gh. Delali previously worked as a freelance journalist in Ghana and has over seven years of experience in media, primarily with Citi FM, Equal Times, Ubuntu Times. Delali also volunteers with the Ghana Institute of Language Literacy and Bible Translation, where he documents efforts to preserve local languages. He graduated from the University of Ghana in 2014 with a BA in Information Studies. Email: delali.adogla-bessa@yen.com.gh.

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