The New Patriotic Party flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, has called for a broader and more inclusive road-tolling system in Ghana.
Speaking at the Ghana Highway Authority’s 50th-anniversary celebration, Dr Bawumia criticised the current tolling system for its inequities.
He emphasised that wealthier areas often avoid toll collection, while other regions face toll booths more frequently.
Consequently, he proposed expanding the system to include all road users before its reintroduction. he said.
“We need to consider broad-based tolling,” “The current system tends to exclude wealthier areas, so residents of places like Cantonment, East Legon, or Ridge might not encounter toll booths, whereas those in Kasoa or other areas do. This creates an unfair tolling system, and we should aim for a more inclusive approach.”
Previously, in 2022, the government abolished road tolls and replaced them with the electronic transaction levy (E-Levy).
In addition, the Former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta defended the toll removal by citing congestion and traffic issues at toll booths.
However, in a significant shift, the government announced in its midyear budget review that road tolls would return in 2025.
