Deputy Minister-designate for Transport, Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey, has vowed to prioritize road safety in Ghana, promising a multifaceted crackdown on road accidents using technology, stronger law enforcement, and public education.
Appearing before the Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday, July 19, the Jomoro MP emphasized that reducing the country’s alarming rate of road accidents will be at the heart of her mandate if approved for the position.
“Mr. Chairman, we will put in place measures to curb accidents,” she said. “This includes educating the general public, establishing an effective emergency response system, deploying clear road signage, and installing cameras to monitor speed limits.”
Affo-Toffey also stressed that beyond new initiatives, existing road safety laws must be strictly enforced and, where needed, strengthened. “Most importantly, making sure that we enforce the existing laws and regulations and strengthen them to curb accidents on our roads is a priority,” she declared.
Her comments come amid growing national concern over the increasing rate of road crashes, which have claimed thousands of lives and strained emergency services. Affo-Toffey outlined her vision of working closely with the substantive Minister for Transport to implement her proposed interventions, which include a blend of regulatory reform, infrastructure upgrades, and community awareness campaigns.
The vetting took place as part of Parliament’s review of the latest batch of deputy ministerial nominees submitted by President John Dramani Mahama, in accordance with Articles 78(1) and 79(1) of the 1992 Constitution.
The four nominees currently under consideration include:
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Madam Dorcas Affo-Toffey – Deputy Minister-designate for Transport
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Mr. James Gyakye Quayson – Deputy Minister-designate for Foreign Affairs
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Mr. Mohammed Adam Sukparu – Deputy Minister-designate for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations
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Dr. Grace Ayensu-Danquah – Deputy Minister-designate for Health
The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Bagbin, referred the nominations to the Appointments Committee on July 18 for vetting and subsequent reporting to the House.
According to a statement by the Minister in charge of Government Communications, Mr. Felix Kwakye Ofosu, this is the final batch of deputy ministers expected to complete President Mahama’s ministerial team for his current administration.
A memo from Parliament’s Media Relations Department noted that the vetting process will assess the nominees’ competence, policy vision, and sectoral knowledge to ensure capable leadership in strategic government ministries.
President Mahama has said the appointments are central to enhancing government responsiveness and improving service delivery in key sectors, especially health, transport, digital technology, and foreign relations.
