The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has disclosed that out of the 420 road accident deaths recorded in the Greater Accra Region in 2025, 226 were motorbike-related, representing 54 per cent.
According to the Authority, the figures highlight the significant contribution of motorcycle crashes to road fatalities in the country, particularly in the capital.
The revelation was made during a courtesy call on Sheikh Osmanu Nuhu Sharubutu, National Chief Imam of Ghana, aimed at appealing to him to support road safety advocacy ahead of the upcoming Eid al-Fitr celebrations.
The Chief Imam, who serves as an ambassador for the Authority, was urged to encourage road users—especially members of the Muslim community—to exercise caution during the festive period.
Speaking during the visit on Monday, March 16, the Greater Accra Regional Director of the Authority, Joshua Quist, said the concern is also reflected in national statistics.
He noted that road crash deaths nationwide increased from 2,494 in 2025 to 2,949 in 2026.
“In 2024, the number of deaths was 2,494, and it has increased to 2,949. If you look at the pedestrian knock-downs, they have also increased. One interesting thing that is trending is motorcycle deaths.
“Out of 420 deaths that happened in the Greater Accra region alone, about 226 of the deaths were from motorbikes, most of the deaths happening in Greater Accra, 54% is from motorbikes. So we want to collaborate with the National Chief Imam,” he said.
Responding to the appeal, the spokesperson for the National Chief Imam, Armiyawo Shaibu, assured the Authority that road safety messages would be highlighted during the Eid celebrations.
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