Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gaming Commission and private legal practitioner, Lawyer Lamtiig A. Apanga, has expressed satisfaction with how government and the Ministry of Transport are responding to Ghana’s ongoing urban transport crisis.
According to him, while the situation remains serious, the government’s acknowledgment of the problem and ongoing stakeholder engagements are positive steps toward resolving the challenges facing commuters.
Speaking on Channel One TV and monitored by NewsDesksGH on January 20, 2026, Lawyer Lamtiig Apanga said the crisis requires swift and decisive intervention.
“This is a very significant matter that would require some intervention as quickly as possible,” he said.
Ghana is currently grappling with an acute transport challenge, particularly in urban centres, marked by severe shortages of commercial vehicles, long queues at major terminals and bus stops, and fare hikes during peak hours.
Lawyer Apanga commended government for admitting the difficulties rather than downplaying them, added that the Minister for Transport has been proactive.
“I’m glad that the government is not trying to defend itself but it’s accepting that there are real challenges. The transport Minister has been up and doing, he and his team have been engaging stakeholders,” he noted.
He identified two key drivers of the crisis, which are fare prices that do not reflect recent reductions in fuel prices and the limited number of buses currently operating.
However he noted that assurances have been given that some relief is imminent.
“Luckily we’ve been informed and assured that some buses are coming in towards the end of February. We’ve also been assured that there will be engagements with transport unions.”
Lawyer Apanga stressed the need for transport unions to play a more active role in protecting commuters, particularly through fare enforcement at terminals and bus stops.
“We would expect that the transport unions will set up task forces as they have in various stations and bus stops, to ensure enforcement of the acceptable or approved fares,” he added.
