The youth of Ada have formally petitioned President John Dramani Mahama for urgent government intervention to fix crumbling road networks, strengthen healthcare and emergency services, improve street lighting, and halt coastal erosion threatening several communities in the Ada Traditional Area.
Submitted on Saturday, 23rd May 2026, by the group Ada Youth, the petition says residents can no longer bear preventable hardships caused by decades of neglect in infrastructure, health delivery, and basic social services.
“We gather not out of preference for demonstration, but out of necessity and concern for the welfare and future of our communities,” the petition reads. “Lives continue to be placed at risk due to deficiencies in infrastructure, healthcare delivery, emergency response systems, and access to basic social services.”
Decades of Loyalty, Limited Development
The youth group noted that Ada has consistently supported the National Democratic Congress for more than 34 years across successive electoral cycles. Despite this, they argue, the area’s potential in tourism, fishing, salt production, and agriculture remains stifled by poor infrastructure.
“Ada remains one of Ghana’s most peaceful, naturally endowed, and economically promising areas,” the petition states. “Yet one important question remains: Why should a community with such enormous potential continue to experience avoidable suffering?”
Four Key Areas Requiring Action
Road Infrastructure
The petition singles out six roads as critical arteries for economic activity and social mobility: Sege–Lolonya Road, Nakomkorpe–Koluedor Road, Kasseh–Ada Foah Road, Ada Foah–Totope Road, Kasseh–Kajanya Road, and Kasseh–Asigbekope–Okudzetokope Road. The group is calling for immediate technical assessment, rehabilitation, reconstruction where necessary, and sustainable maintenance mechanisms.
“How many more lives must be affected before meaningful intervention is undertaken?” the petition asks.
Street Lighting
Residents say inadequate lighting has worsened road safety and increased risks for night travel. The youth are requesting installation of functional street lighting systems, maintenance of existing infrastructure, and expansion of coverage across major settlements.
Healthcare Delivery and Emergency Response
The petition highlights gaps in accessibility, ambulance services, and emergency responsiveness. While acknowledging the dedication of health professionals working under difficult conditions, the group is demanding stronger health facilities, improved ambulance and emergency response services, and increased medical personnel and logistics support.
“No resident should lose life or dignity because assistance arrived too late,” it states.
Community Development Concerns
Traders at Kasseh Market are operating under poor infrastructural and sanitation conditions, the petition notes, and are calling for modernization of the facility. It also urges continuation and expansion of sea defense interventions for coastal communities including Akplabanya, Anyam, Azizakpe, Aflive, and Azizanya, which face ongoing threats from erosion. Reliable potable water supply is another urgent demand.
A Call for Partnership, Not Confrontation
The youth stressed that the petition is not an act of hostility or political confrontation, but a respectful appeal for responsive leadership and timely intervention. They have given the government a three-week window from receipt of the petition to begin visible action and demonstrate commitment.
“The people of Ada seek partnership. The people of Ada seek development. The people of Ada seek action. Ada deserves better,” the document concludes.
The petition was signed by Lead Convener Opesika Tetteh Puplampu, and conveners Seth Tetteh Listowel Okai, Ebenezer Adjaotor, and Alfred Apetor Ohimeh. Copies were sent to the Office of the Vice President, the Ministries of Roads and Highways, Health, Local Government, Works and Housing, NADMO, Ghana Health Service, the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council, Ada East and West District Assemblies, the Ada Traditional Council, and media houses.
