A security task force from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Cape Coast intervened on Monday, January 13, 2025, to prevent the alleged sale of obsolete Metro Mass Transit (MMT) buses to a scrap dealer. The task force stormed the Cape Coast MMT depot, halting the dismantling of abandoned buses that were reportedly being sold for as little as GHC 1,000 each.
According to Roland Acquah, a member of the NDC task force, the intervention was necessary to protect government assets from what they considered an unlawful sale. He stated that over ten buses, left to deteriorate due to mechanical problems and lack of maintenance, were targeted for sale as scrap metal. The task force successfully prevented the sale of at least ten buses and even drove away a scrap dealer's truck from the depot.
Acquah expressed concern over the apparent low price at which the buses were being sold, emphasizing that the task force would not allow the management to dispose of government property for such a paltry sum.
The head of the Cape Coast NDC security task force, Salifu Issaka, explained that their actions were part of a broader effort to prevent outgoing appointees from looting state property. The task force had previously visited the Regional Coordinating Council and the Cape Coast Metro Assembly for the same purpose.
Police from the Central Regional Police Command were called to the scene to maintain order. The task force's actions, however, did not disrupt the transportation services provided by MMT. The incident raises questions about the management practices of the Cape Coast MMT depot and the condition of its fleet. The low sale price of the buses, if accurate, suggests potential mismanagement or irregularities. Further investigations are likely to follow.
