Garbage Overflow At Kejetia Dubai Station Sparks Health Concerns Among Passengers And Traders.

Passengers who board vehicles from Asuofua, Bantama, Abrepo Junction, and Agric Junction at the Kejetia Dubai Station have expressed frustration over the increasing accumulation of garbage at the station, describing the situation as a serious health hazard.

According to the passengers, the station, which serves as a major transport hub in the heart of Kumasi, has been overwhelmed by heaps of refuse, creating an unpleasant environment for commuters, traders, and visitors.

Some passengers complained that the stench from the garbage makes it difficult for them to wait comfortably for vehicles unless they wear nose masks.

They also alleged that meat sold at the nearby Dubai Market could be exposed to contamination due to the unsanitary conditions.

They are therefore appealing to the Mayor of Kumasi and other relevant authorities to take immediate action to clear the waste and improve sanitation at the station.

The commuters further claimed that the garbage has remained at the site since Sunday without being collected.

They alleged that some food vendors and scrap collectors from Adum dispose of waste at the station without paying any fees.

They also accused some residents of bringing household refuse to dump at the site, worsening the situation.

The passengers noted that the refuse collection point was originally established to serve the Dubai Market and urged authorities to prevent unauthorized dumping.

Meanwhile, the Station Master for the Asuofua and Agric routes, Musah Anafo, confirmed that the garbage was last collected on Friday.

According to him, refuse generated from areas such as Adum, Kejetia, and the Central Market often ends up at the Dubai Station collection point, causing it to overflow regularly.

He expressed concern that no specific authority appears to be directly responsible for managing the refuse site.

Mr. Anafo noted that the persistent accumulation of waste has become a daily problem, producing a strong odor and creating discomfort for passengers and traders.

He said several complaints have been made to the authorities over the years, but little has changed.

Story by Kesse Solomon.