The Ablekuma Curve Dilemma: Why One-Off Clean-Ups Aren't Enough to Save Our Roads
The Ablekuma Curve Dilemma: Why One-Off Clean-Ups Aren't Enough to Save Our Roads "Cleanliness," the old adage goes, "is next to godliness." Yet, across Africa, nations face a persistent dilemma: how to effectively marshal limited resources for the long-term betterment and safety of their citizenry. Ghana is no exception to this complex equation. A stark reminder of this struggle can be found right in our own backyard at the Ablekuma Curve, located within the Ga Central Municipality. The Cycle of Choked Drains and Deteriorating Roads It is a frustratingly familiar pattern. Whenever it rains, the bad habit of indiscriminate refuse dumping takes a visible toll. Trash is thrown directly onto streets or into gutters and drainage channels, turning vital infrastructure into choked waste traps. Just last year, from December 12th to 15th, 2025, the Ablekuma Curve benefited from an extensive clean-up and desilting exercise. Spearheaded by the Anyaa Zonal Council Secret...