Passengers travelling between Kwahu Adawso and Ekye Amanfrom have been left stranded once again after a ferry operating on the route reportedly went out of service overnight without prior notice.
The ferry, which only resumed operations around 12:13 p.m. on Tuesday April 14, is said to have “vanished into thin air” by dawn on Wednesday April 15, leaving both drivers and passengers confused and frustrated at the riverside.
According to stranded commuters, the situation has disrupted movement across the Afram River, forcing many to resort to smaller boats as the only available means of crossing.
The sudden withdrawal of the ferry has also raised concerns about safety and the lack of proper communication from authorities.
Some residents indicated that a newly deployed ferry has been withdrawn and sent to Akosombo for repairs, without any contingency measures put in place to maintain operations on the busy route.
Speaking on the development, the District Chief Executive for Kwahu Afram Plains South, Hon. Moses Tangme, confirmed that efforts are underway to restore ferry services.
He disclosed in an interview with Torgbui Gadeka, host of a socio-political programme on Gadeka Multimedia, that another ferry—identified as Yape Queen—is being dispatched from Akosombo to the area.
According to the DCE, the replacement ferry could have arrived earlier, but for electrical faults encountered on Tuesday.
The recurring ferry breakdowns have sparked renewed calls from residents and commuters for a more reliable and sustainable transport solution across the Afram River, as the current situation continues to disrupt economic activities and daily life in the area.
By 1960news.com
