Globe TV Morning Show Host, Alexander Ohene Agyei, is calling on the government to consider compensation for families of victims involved in accidents linked to modified Toyota Voxy vehicles, following a revealing public advisory issued by the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) on April 13, 2026.
Speaking on the matter, Nana Agyei argued that the state cannot overlook its own regulatory shortcomings, particularly after the NRSA acknowledged significant gaps in oversight within the sector. At the heart of the issue is the NRSA’s admission that several Toyota Voxy vehicles on Ghana’s roads have undergone conversions “without formal standards, certification, or regulatory oversight.”
According to Ohene Agyei, this raises serious concerns about the role of state institutions tasked with ensuring roadworthiness and passenger safety. He noted that agencies such as the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority and the Ghana Standards Authority are responsible for inspecting and certifying vehicles before they are approved for use.
Allowing such vehicles, now described as unsafe, to operate commercially, he argued, points to a failure in enforcement.
The NRSA also indicated that many of these vehicles, although registered for private use, are being used for commercial passenger transport in violation of existing regulations.
Ohene Agyei questioned why authorities failed to clamp down on the practice earlier, despite growing concerns over safety risks. Further, the authority warned that such vehicle conversions compromise critical systems, including steering, braking, and electrical wiring, factors that could significantly increase the likelihood of accidents.
Ohene Agyei stressed that passengers rely on the state’s roadworthiness certification as a guarantee of safety, making any regulatory failure a matter of public trust. He also described the government’s response as belated, pointing out that the advisory follows a series of accidents and comes shortly after restrictions on the commercial use of such vehicles took effect around April 8, 2026.
While Ghana’s legal framework provides some relief through the Motor Compensation Fund under the National Insurance Commission (NIC), Ohene Agyei emphasised that there is currently no dedicated compensation scheme for victims of accidents involving these modified vehicles. He is therefore urging the government to take further steps by providing direct compensation to affected families, particularly in cases where regulatory lapses may have contributed to the incidents.
The call adds to growing public pressure on authorities to not only strengthen enforcement but also ensure justice and support for victims and their families.
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