The Member of Parliament for Ayawaso West Wuogon, John Setor Dumelo, has pledged to push for urgent improvements to pedestrian safety following the death of a journalism student from the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC-IJ) on the George Walker Bush Highway (N1).
The student, Nelson Blay Nokotey, was fatally hit by a vehicle near the Dzorwulu traffic light intersection while attempting to cross the highway after leaving the university’s South Legon campus.
The incident has renewed concerns about road safety on the high-speed corridor, which has long been criticised for posing risks to pedestrians, particularly students who regularly cross the road to access transport and nearby communities.
In a statement posted on X on Saturday, January 24, 2026, Mr Dumelo described the incident as a reminder of the need for immediate action to improve safety infrastructure in the area.
He said ensuring the safety of residents and students in the constituency was a priority and added that the loss highlighted gaps that must be addressed without delay.
The MP linked the incident to his broader road infrastructure agenda for the constituency, stating that preventing similar incidents would be part of his ongoing work on road development and safety.
The Dzorwulu–Lapaz section of the N1 is known for high vehicle speeds, with reports of some motorists exceeding the 70km/h speed limit. Students at the UniMAC-IJ South Legon campus often cross the highway on foot, as the nearest designated crossing point requires a detour of nearly 400 metres.
The death has sparked grief within the university community. On Friday, students held a candlelight vigil on campus, calling for the construction of a pedestrian footbridge near the South Legon site.
Mr Dumelo extended condolences to the family of the deceased and to the university community, saying he stood with them during the period of mourning.
