The Toll Boot Association of Ghana is calling on the government to take tangible steps towards reinstating toll collection, rather than simply making promises. The association’s demands come after Finance Minister Dr. Amin Adam announced in the mid-year budget that the government plans to reinstate toll collection, which was abolished three years ago.

In an exclusive interview on Angel FM’s Breaking News with Ali Baba Dankambali, Secretary of the association, Mr. Edward Duncan, expressed the concerns of the association. He emphasized that the government’s plan to reinstate toll collection must be accompanied by concrete actions to address the challenges faced by former toll workers and the damaged infrastructure at toll booths.

Key Demands:

1. Rehire Former Toll Workers: The association is seeking a commitment from the government to rehire former toll workers who lost their jobs when toll collection was abolished. These workers were promised alternative employment, which never materialized.

2. Repair Damaged Infrastructure: The association is also demanding that the government repairs the damaged infrastructure at toll booths, which have been left in disarray since the cessation of toll collection.

Mr. Duncan stressed that the association wants a clear plan of action from the government, rather than just promises. “We don’t want to hear speeches; we want to see action. We want the government to work with us to ensure that our members who lost their jobs are rehired and that the necessary infrastructure is repaired,” he said.

The association is eager to engage with the government to find a solution that benefits all parties involved. They hope that the government will take their concerns seriously and take prompt action to address them.

The Toll Boot Association of Ghana is willing to work with the government to ensure a smooth reinstatement of toll collection. However, they expect the government to take concrete steps to address their concerns. The association believes that reinstating toll collection without addressing the challenges faced by former toll workers and the damaged infrastructure will be counterproductive.