Residents in several parts of Greater Kumasi have commended the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) and the Ministry of Energy for restoring streetlights on key inner roads and streets the city.
AdomNews journalists in Kumasi have been inspecting the ongoing regional capital rehabilitation street‑lighting and solar‑powered “wet” lighting project.
Visits to locations such as the Adum‑to‑Rattray Park main road and Danyame indicated all previously non‑functional lights have now been repaired or replaced.
The initiative follows a series of reports on complaints of motorists and pedestrians on the dangers of plying the dark routes at night.
Some residents recounted the insecurity they endured before the lights were fixed.
“When the lights were out, you couldn’t walk this street at night. If you tried, you would be robbed or attacked by criminals,” said one resident on the Rattray Park‑to‑Adum road.
Another added “all the attacks from robbers will stop. We want to thank the authorities for their intervention.”
Some roadside traders, including basket weavers and cane-sofa-chair producers also praised the authorities.
They say the new streetlights let them work late into the evening without fear or panic.
An artisan, Malam Issah, said “we’re very grateful because this area used to be extremely dangerous after dark. When the lights were out and we were working here at night, you would hear people screaming for help after robberies, but now the lights are on and the attacks have stopped.”
He added that the artisans and traders will keep an eye on the installations to prevent theft and damage.
“The lights are boosting our business, and as citizens we’ll do everything we can to protect them from vandalism,” he said.
They also called on the authorities to make sure that other parts of the regional capital still facing lighting problems are fixed as well.
They expressed hope that continued vigilance will ensure the safety and illumination of their neighborhoods.
Source: Francis Mensah
