GH Man Applauds Govt As Alleged Free Bus Rides for Students Ease Transport Woes During Peak Hours

GH Man Applauds Govt As Alleged Free Bus Rides for Students Ease Transport Woes During Peak Hours

  • A Ghanaian man praised President Mahama after a bus was allegedly released to support students and teachers with free rides during busy hours
  • The video showed the bus offering free transport to students and teachers, especially during peak hours, easing daily commuting pressure in town
  • The move sparked massive online reactions, with many calling for the initiative to be expanded beyond Accra to benefit more commuters nationwide

A Ghanaian man has praised the government after a bus, believed to have been provided by the authorities, was spotted offering free rides to students and teachers during peak hours in Accra.

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A man spots an alleged government bus believed to support students and teachers with free rides during peak hours. Image credit: SikaOfficial/X, John Dramani Mahama/X
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The gesture, he noted, is a welcome relief for commuters struggling with transport costs.

The initiative, which appeared to target busy periods, reportedly helped ease congestion and allowed students and teachers to get to school on time without worrying about fares or being late.

"Wow, resetting Ghana agenda. You do all," the man in the video said.

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Many onlookers commended the move, saying it demonstrated a practical commitment to supporting education and public welfare.

While it is unclear whether this is part of a wider government program, some Ghanaians expressed hope that such efforts would be sustained and possibly expanded to other areas.

Netizens shared that gestures like these can significantly improve the daily lives of commuters while encouraging students to focus more on learning.

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Ghanaians react to new bus for students

Ghanaians have thronged into the comment section, with some making the topic political while discussing the purpose of the alleged bus spotted helping students and teachers in Accra.

@Lawrenc30151632 wrote:

"Tell me what we should do again.NDC is doing everything to make you happy, but still, some are not happy. Hmmm ."

@_1nepiece wrote:

"Chale so we wey we dey work nu di3 wanna matter no dey need erh. All these students will still become nurses and act like they don’t have heads."

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@Legacyx_I added:

"That’s good."

@CourageMarx shared:

"Ghana is not Accra, Brother." ^^MansaMusah^^

@Mansa_Musah1 commented:

"The nostalgia of those OSA bus days...."

@NanayawClassic added:

"It's not a new thing at Sekondi and Essikado constituency. The MP's there have started it a long time ago."

@yayra_bright wrote:

"The government dey use our tax money, why the teachers Dem no dey pay them anaaa? They have to pay, but free for students."

@Joel66997797046 wrote:

"Chale this too be resest."

@armahjose shared:

"This must be the standard. I remember when Kufuor was in power; this was normal."
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Angel Asiamah appears to walk past Nana Agradaa's prison bus without taking a glimpse inside, sparking strong reactions online. Image credit: @stonemediagh, @spotlytemedia
Source: TikTok

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