International Relations Expert Hails TraffiTech as One of Ghana's Most Impactful Policies

International Relations expert Dr. Nana Yaw Mireku has described Ghana's electronic traffic enforcement system, TraffiTech, as one of the most impactful policies introduced by the current government, arguing that its life-saving potential sets it apart from routine infrastructure projects.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, November 7, Dr. Mireku said policies that directly improve people's lives and address critical societal needs are more significant in defining a government's legacy than infrastructure development alone.

"What, for me, sets governments apart is instrumental policies. Because, like I said, as for infrastructure development, every government does it. But the policies you put in place that make people's lives better are things that really cement your name in government or in governance," he said. "I think that this TraffiTech is one of the most beautiful policies ever implemented, especially because it speaks to the heart of saving lives."

A System Born From Grim Statistics

TraffiTech-GH, which became operational on November 1, 2026, uses cameras and sensors to detect speeding violations and issue electronic notices to vehicle owners, reducing reliance on manual policing . The system was piloted from May to October, with an additional month of public education following appeals for more time to familiarise motorists with the initiative.

The policy's urgency is underscored by Ghana's road safety crisis. President John Dramani Mahama has cited statistics showing 2,151 road deaths in 2025, including 474 pedestrian knockdowns, many attributed to excessive speeding . Dr. Mireku said TraffiTech's importance would be particularly clear to families who have lost loved ones through road accidents.

Early Signs of Behavioural Change

The National Road Safety Authority has reported initial evidence of improved driver behaviour since the system's rollout. Henry Asomani, the NRSA's focal person for TraffiTech-GH, said motorists are becoming more cautious because they know violations can be detected and penalised. "We have seen a change in a lot of the driving populace. Where now when you are on the roads, people are not speeding as they used to because of the fear of being issued a notice," he said .

Asomani noted that years of road safety education had not produced the desired behavioural changes, adding: "Education without enforcement is entertainment" .

Scrutiny and Debate

Dr. Mireku's endorsement comes amid broader debate about the system. While President Mahama has defended TraffiTech as a life-saving intervention rather than a revenue-generation tool , some stakeholders have raised concerns. A private legal practitioner, Albert Gyamfi, argued on JoyNews' Newsfile that the system is "currently illegal" because it lacks proper legal backing and imposes fines on vehicle owners rather than actual drivers . Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato of the University of Ghana has warned that the private operator's profit motive could conflict with road safety objectives .

For Dr. Mireku, however, the policy's fundamental value lies in its direct impact on human life. His comments add to a growing chorus of voices—including President Mahama and the NRSA—framing TraffiTech as a necessary technological shift in a country where speeding accounts for more than 60 per cent of road collisions .International Relations Expert Hails TraffiTech as One of Ghana's Most Impactful Policies

ACCRA, Ghana — International Relations expert Dr. Nana Yaw Mireku has described Ghana's electronic traffic enforcement system, TraffiTech, as one of the most impactful policies introduced by the current government, arguing that its life-saving potential sets it apart from routine infrastructure projects.

Speaking on The Big Issue on Channel One TV on Saturday, November 7, Dr. Mireku said policies that directly improve people's lives and address critical societal needs are more significant in defining a government's legacy than infrastructure development alone.

"What, for me, sets governments apart is instrumental policies. Because, like I said, as for infrastructure development, every government does it. But the policies you put in place that make people's lives better are things that really cement your name in government or in governance," he said. "I think that this TraffiTech is one of the most beautiful policies ever implemented, especially because it speaks to the heart of saving lives."

A System Born From Grim Statistics

TraffiTech-GH, which became operational on November 1, 2026, uses cameras and sensors to detect speeding violations and issue electronic notices to vehicle owners, reducing reliance on manual policing . The system was piloted from May to October, with an additional month of public education following appeals for more time to familiarise motorists with the initiative.

The policy's urgency is underscored by Ghana's road safety crisis. President John Dramani Mahama has cited statistics showing 2,151 road deaths in 2025, including 474 pedestrian knockdowns, many attributed to excessive speeding . Dr. Mireku said TraffiTech's importance would be particularly clear to families who have lost loved ones through road accidents.

Early Signs of Behavioural Change

The National Road Safety Authority has reported initial evidence of improved driver behaviour since the system's rollout. Henry Asomani, the NRSA's focal person for TraffiTech-GH, said motorists are becoming more cautious because they know violations can be detected and penalised. "We have seen a change in a lot of the driving populace. Where now when you are on the roads, people are not speeding as they used to because of the fear of being issued a notice," he said .

Asomani noted that years of road safety education had not produced the desired behavioural changes, adding: "Education without enforcement is entertainment" .

Scrutiny and Debate

Dr. Mireku's endorsement comes amid broader debate about the system. While President Mahama has defended TraffiTech as a life-saving intervention rather than a revenue-generation tool , some stakeholders have raised concerns. A private legal practitioner, Albert Gyamfi, argued on JoyNews' Newsfile that the system is "currently illegal" because it lacks proper legal backing and imposes fines on vehicle owners rather than actual drivers . Dr. Joshua Jebuntie Zaato of the University of Ghana has warned that the private operator's profit motive could conflict with road safety objectives .

For Dr. Mireku, however, the policy's fundamental value lies in its direct impact on human life. His comments add to a growing chorus of voices—including President Mahama and the NRSA—framing TraffiTech as a necessary technological shift in a country where speeding accounts for more than 60 per cent of road collisions .