Human Rights Reporters 
The condition of roads in Ashaiman, a bustling town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana, has deteriorated to a point where they could easily be mistaken for manholes. The situation has made driving on some of the roads not only a challenge but also a risky proposition.
Ashaiman, with its growing population and expanding business activities, requires good road infrastructure to enable efficient movement of people and goods. However, the state of the roads is far from ideal. Many have huge potholes that have become a menace and a source of damage to vehicles.
One of the worst-affected roads in Ashaiman is the main road that links Michel Camp to the town center. The road has been a concern to residents and motorists for months as it has become uneven and filled with potholes that make driving on it hazardous. Drivers struggle to maneuver their vehicles around the potholes to avoid causing damages to their cars.
The situation has become so terrible that some drivers in Ashaiman can no longer ply certain roads without risking the lives of their passengers as many of the potholes have become so big that they are like small craters. Riding on these roads at high speed could lead to accidents as drivers might lose control of their vehicles.
The effects of the poor road infrastructure in Ashaiman on the drivers are devastating. Many drivers have to spend more money on maintenance and repairs of their cars, which reduces their profits. The situation is made even worse for commercial drivers who have to pay higher insurance premiums because they have to report more claims due to the damage caused to their vehicles by the poor road conditions.
Interestingly, drivers in Ashaiman are not just sitting back and waiting for the authorities to come to the rescue. They are taking proactive steps to seek assistance. One of the recently reported cases is a petition to the authorities by some transport unions directing them to fix the roads. They noted that the poor state of roads has led to increased cost of operations for drivers and have suggested that the authorities take swift action to mitigate the situation.
Undoubtedly, the poor state of the roads in Ashaiman calls for immediate attention, and there are many reasons why the relevant authorities should take this seriously.
Better roads will improve the efficiency of transportation and reduce the economic losses that the poor infrastructure imposes on the drivers.
In summary, the poor conditions of roads in Ashaiman have become manholes, which are posing a serious threat to the lives of both drivers and pedestrians.
Drivers have to seek assistance as they contend with these hazardous roads. It is high time that the relevant authorities take action to fix the roads to ensure the safety of all.
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