Ship Dealer Blasts Politicians Over Neglect of Kumasi–Accra Highway; Calls for ‘War’ if Road is Not Fixed

Self-proclaimed multi-billionaire and social media sensation, Oliver Khan, popularly known as “The Ship Dealer,” has launched a scathing attack on Ghanaian politicians over the worsening state of the Kumasi–Accra highway, following a tragic accident that claimed 16 lives.

Speaking passionately on the Pure Sports Show hosted by Bright Kankam Boadu on Kumasi-based Pure FM (95.7 MHz), the outspoken businessman described the highway’s condition as a “national disgrace,” blaming political negligence for the fatal crash involving members of the Saviour Church of Ghana, Obogu. The victims were returning from a youth camp in the Eastern Region when their vehicle crashed on the Atwedie stretch of the road.

Visibly angry, Oliver Khan called for what he described as a “physical and spiritual war” against the political class if nothing is done to fix what he referred to as one of Ghana’s deadliest roads.

“We have to declare war on them if something is not done about it,” he fumed. “The neglect is costing innocent lives and destroying families.”

He singled out President John Dramani Mahama, who is currently in office, urging him to take immediate action.

“President Mahama, you are in power. Use that power to fix this road. Our people are dying, and the blood is on your hands if nothing is done,” he charged.

Oliver Khan argued that politicians are out of touch with the reality on the ground because they often choose air travel over road transport, insulating themselves from the daily dangers faced by ordinary citizens.

“They use flights. They don’t feel the potholes, the deaths, the stress. That’s why they’ve failed to act,” he said.

He also called on religious leaders, civil society groups, and the general public to rise and demand accountability, warning that public frustration could soon explode into widespread unrest if the government continues to ignore the situation.

The Kumasi–Accra highway is one of the most vital routes in the country but has for years been plagued by poor maintenance, stalled construction works, and frequent fatal accidents. Despite numerous promises by successive governments to dualize the road, little progress has been made, and many Ghanaians now view the promises as empty political rhetoric.

Oliver Khan’s remarks have sparked a flurry of reactions on social media, with many praising him for boldly voicing the frustrations of thousands of commuters who endure the road daily.

As the nation mourns the latest tragedy, the pressure continues to mount—and so does the public outcry.

How many more lives must be lost before Ghana’s leaders act.