Dorimon drivers, chiefs, call for urgent fix of Wa–Dorimon road

Cambuu station drivers at Dorimon Soriwminnye have abandoned their business to undertake communal labour, repairing a severely damaged stretch of the Wa–Dorimon road for temporary use.

The drivers explained that the road has become nearly impassable, riddled with potholes and deep trenches, and turns muddy and unusable whenever it rains.

They said the poor condition not only disrupts the movement of vehicles, tricycles, and motorbikes but also affects access to healthcare, education, and trade in the area.

According to the drivers, they are forced to service their cambuus every two weeks due to constant damage, leading to heavy financial losses. One of them, Mr. Asante Abdallah, revealed that he often doubles as an ambulance driver for the Dorimon Health Centre.

He described how transporting pregnant women in emergencies to hospitals in Wa has become a nightmare because of the deplorable road conditions.

The Assembly Member for the Dorimon Electoral Area, Hon. Saaka Fuseini, said this is the third time in 2025 that residents have mobilised to fix the road themselves.

He explained that a temporary diversion has been created around the Jembusi water project to prevent accidents that could damage the tank if vehicles veer off the road.

The Paramount Chief of the Dorimon Traditional Area, Naa Seidu Tungbani Salinbile II, has also waded into the matter, appealing to the Upper West Regional Minister, Lawyer Charles Lwanga Puozuing, to champion the construction of the Wa–Dorimon–Wechiau road.

He described the project as a critical infrastructure that would transform transportation, boost local trade, and improve access to essential services in the Wa West District.

Meanwhile, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Wa West, Rt. Supt. Peter Lanchene Toobu has urged the Regional Minister to prioritize the rehabilitation of the district’s main highway linking Wa, Dorimon, Wechiau, and Ga. He also called for the Nyoli–Tanina road to be developed to enhance connectivity across the district.

Responding to the appeals, the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, announced that while the Sawla–Wa road is already slated for development, the Wa–Dorimon–Wechiau–Ga road will be added to the highway project next year. He noted that some sections of the road have already been reshaped and graveled to improve accessibility in the interim.

The residents and leaders, however, say they are hopeful that the government will expedite work on the Wa–Dorimon–Wechiau stretch, which they insist has become a lifeline road for healthcare, education, and economic activities in the district.