Of Tolls, Trolls and the Ghana Card Gospel According to St. Bawumia

A Satirical Reflection on Ghana’s Road Toll Resurrection

It all began with St. Bawumia's words:

“In the beginning was the Ghana Card, and the people knew it not.”

People laughed and scoffed. They tweeted in confusion. But then, John Dramani Mahama boldly proclaimed:

"Every car is linked to its owner's Ghana Card. Cross the East Legon bridge, and we take a picture of your car. The toll charge goes straight to your MoMo or bank account. Just pay 1 cedi."

Suddenly, the Ghana Card faced a revival at the East Legon Bridge.

Ghana Card Resurrection: Credit Where Credit Is Juicy

Social media reacted quickly. One user exclaimed:

“Bawumia is a prophet! He said the Ghana Card was more important than interchanges!”

Another added sarcastically:

“Ghana, where even the blind’s vision is copied by the sighted.”

The toll booth debate has become another episode in Ghana’s political saga.

The Vision—and the “Revision”

Mahama's plan seems like science fiction mixed with kelewele oil. A digital sticker will sync with your Ghana Card and bank account. When you cross a toll zone, a camera captures it and deducts GHS1 from your wallet.

No stopping or arguing with collectors—just “ka-ching!” and you move on.

Some call it innovation; others see it as plagiarism. As elders say, “If the chicken lays golden eggs, who cares where they come from?”

Visionaries vs. Revisionaries

This isn’t just about toll booths; it's about digital bragging rights. One side claims, “We saw it first!” The other counters, “We’re doing it better!” Meanwhile, drivers just want to avoid potholes and get home safely.

As our forebears said, “Even fowls must thank hawks for teaching them to fly higher.”

If Mahama’s strategy rides on Bawumia’s wave, let’s benefit as a nation. Let cameras click and cedis slip—if only our roads remain intact.

From Kenkey to Card: Ghana’s Hypocrisy Parade

Then came more comments:

“So now the Ghana Card isn’t a waste? Kenkey isn’t our priority anymore?”

Another netizen added:

“This is unity in irony! The NDC walks in NPP’s digital sandals.”

Ah, Ghana—a place where policy changes are more dramatic than Kumawood scenes.

Conclusion: A Nation on Toll Control

In conclusion, this toll saga reflects our republic: Everyone wants to drive but few want to pay. If we go digital, let every toll booth be a data hub. Let potholes be geo-tagged.

Our leaders should stop borrowing speeches like borrowed Kente at funerals.

In this republic of recycled rhetoric and rebranded reforms, one truth remains clear:

A bad road does not care who made the asphalt speech.

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The writer is Jimmy Aglah—a media executive and author known for sharp commentary. His debut novel explores power and rebellion in Ghanaian society.