Aggrieved taxi drivers at the Weija SCC Station have hit the streets protesting the demolition of their taxi rank at Weija.
The action left hundreds of passengers stranded at the Gicel Estate taxi rank in the Weija Gbawe Municipality.
The demolition exercise, which is said to have been carried out by a developer claiming ownership of the land, has sparked tension in the area.
The affected taxi drivers took to the streets on Tuesday morning to voice their concerns.
They claim the developer, in the company of land guards, stormed the area on New Year’s Eve to demolish the structure housing their personal belongings.
They are, therefore, calling for the arrest of the developer.
The aggrieved taxi drivers say they will resist any attempt by the developer to eject them from the station.
“What Kwesi Badu has done is not the best. He has demolished our building, and we have decided not to work until he is arrested. The developer brought some bulldozers here to pull down our building, which houses our personal belongings and serves as a place for customers to relax while waiting for their turn to board a taxi. As taxi drivers, we have families and mouths to feed, but if it happens like that, we are going to struggle to provide for our family.”
“The developer says he owns that portion of land belonging to us, but we want to state with authority that the said portion of land is government land, and the Weija Gbawe Assembly gave us that portion,” Former chairman of the Gicel Estate taxi rank, Agyei Amoah, told Citi News.
Some stranded passengers expressed frustration over the refusal of the drivers to work today, adding that the situation has forced some passengers to trek to their destination.
“I came from town this morning and was looking for a vehicle home, but upon getting here, I realized that the drivers were not working and were demonstrating because some developers had demolished their structures. I want to tell authorities to ensure that the right thing is done so we can also go about our duties,” Agnes Amoah, a passenger, said.
They submitted a petition to the Gicel Estate police to address their concerns.