John Dumelo, the Member of Parliament for the Ayawaso West Wuogon Constituency, has announced that on Tuesday, January 14, 2026, he organised and paid transport fares for stranded commuters.
In a viral video shared by John Dumelo, he explained that his action is just a short-term measure as he looks for a longer solution.
He also commended Metro Mass Transit for making buses available.
John Dumelo in his post wrote, “I organised and paid for all commuters this evening headed to Lapaz from Okponglo and also Shiahie to Madina. This is a short-term measure, and I am working on a longer solution. Thanks so much, Metro Mass!!! #idey4u”
Meanwhile, Kwakye Ofosu, the Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, has announced that the Transport Minister, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, will meet the GPRTU and other commercial transport operators over the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.
The revelation comes amid passengers facing long queues and inflated fares, particularly during peak hours.
Speaking at the Government Accountability Series on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Felix Kwakye Ofosu noted that some commercial vehicle operators are engaging in rent-seeking behaviour.
He explained that some commercial vehicle operators are limiting vehicle availability to drive up fares.
Felix Kwakye Ofosu stated, “The Transport Minister has informed me that he has requested a meeting with the GPRTU and other transport operators to address the issue of rent-seeking”.
“Some operators deliberately avoid designated stations and roam around in the hope that the artificial shortage they create will compel commuters to pay more than they should.”
He added, “After the persistent reduction in fuel prices, some operators have decided to engage in undue practices by creating artificial shortages,” he said. “It is an unlawful activity, and government is looking at it to ensure that those involved are dealt with.”
Also, a video has surfaced of the Aayalolo’s BRT buses left to rot amid the ongoing public transportation crisis in Accra.
In the viral video, the Aayalolo’s BRT buses have been left abandoned at the Achimota New Station Aayalolo yard, rusting away.
TV3’s Christian Yalley in the viral video narrated that some of the buses’ tyres have been removed, and are just stationary, adding that some of the buses are entirely grounded.
He highlighted that they were not allowed to go and film inside the buses to see the exact defect of the buses, adding that the buses have been grounded for years.
Watch the video below:
I organized and paid for all commuters this evening headed to Lapaz from Okponglo and also Shiahie to Madina. This is a short term measure and I am working on a longer solution. Thanks so much Metro Mass!!! #idey4u pic.twitter.com/oIHLAZNOGO
— Farmer John,MP (@johndumelo) January 14, 2026