I was in Ghana for 2 weeks this September, mainly in Accra and in the Western Region. I'm sorta shocked that in this vid the traffic light (1:24 - 2:31) was obeyed. I'm accustomed to all traffic lights being ignored always in Ghana (and no traffic tickets by my observation)!! :D
@DeeBarber - actually, I think they must be more discplined in the Northern Region, because I don't recall traffic lights only being used as a guide, unlike in Accra.
I've never seen anyone booked for running a red light, or speeding for that matter. They usually look at valid registration + insurance, and if the driver is licenced.
@Ghanapedia Yes, the Northern Region does seem more disciplined about following traffic guidelines based on this vid. A question, as I was traveling to/from Accra to Takoradi there were a few police check-points. A fellow I met from Germany claimed these are used to harass Obronis. He was an angry-type fellow to start with so I'm sure he contributed to difficulties he'd experienced (said he was jailed once and only freed by calling a Chief/friend) ... (cont'd)
@Ghanapedia (cont'd from below)... but I did find more than the usual already considerable attention on me, by police at these check-points, when I drove cross country and believe we would have been stopped once for search but the van driver floored the gas instead of stopping. Can you provide an unbiased understanding of what's up on this? I'm interested cuz I'd like to drive in Ghana but not if that!
@DeeBarber - No, the reason is due to the many unregistered/unroadworthy cars in Ghana. I drove right through the WR, and my car had a valid roadworthyness sticker & was insured, and I had a valid Rep Of Ghana licence from DVLA.
I hear international licences are fine, but I got a proper Ghana one - I went through four hours of hell at the DVLA, but finally got the licence.
Bottom line - if you are correctly licenced, and have a correctly registered/insured vehicle, they wave you on.
@DeeBarber - (cont'd), I think people make up all sorts of reasons for the police checkpoints. See my video from Ghana News about the unroadworthy vehicles they pulled over (I think it's from Sunyani) to get a full understanding of why it's done.
The Ghana Police are getting better - I hear they often follow through with fines, etc, now, as their pay has increased, rather than always taking a bribe like they did before.
Don't worry about it, if you can drive in Ghana, do it.
@DeeBarber - As for police, if they are pulling you over on trumped-up charges, just tell them you want their service number.
Also, never let them take your licence. Make a photocopy of the licence, and give them that. If they insist on the original, ask them what district they are from & where the HQ is, and tell them you are going to see the local commissioner if you do not get your licence back by the next day.
If not, you probably won't see it back & will be going to the DVLA again.
Wow! You can tell it was Harmattan huh?! Tamale is a very nice town that I hope to live in someday soon. I love seeing this video because it reminds me of good times. I actually lived in Nalerigu just a few hours northeast from Tamale but we came here often to buy groceries and such.
I was in Ghana for ten days; we stayed in King's Village, maybe about an hour away from Tamale. It's true that the country is desolate outside of the major cities, but you will never meet a people that are more loving and welcoming to outsiders. I love Ghana and hope to go back at least one more time before I die! God bless you all.
@antagonist42 - I would say desolate the more north you go, but that is part of the charm. The coastal strip does get more rainfall, generally, but there is very lush rainforests along there.
However, I do like the north, and I have been to Tamale on two occasions, and really enjoyed it there. I hope you get your wish & get to go back.
If you have any information or photographs that you would like to share with my Ghanapedia website, we would be very happy to have your input !
@Ghanapedia I got to comment on your site concerning Frankie's, but other than that we didn't see a lot of the big cities. We spent maybe a total day, tops, sightseeing and touring. You were spot-on about tourist advice, though; one of the "Servicemen" outside the airport actually claimed to have a gun and mugged one of our group members! And we had a Ghanaian friend represent us in the marketplaces. It was overall a grand time, and your info would've helped tons!
@antagonist42 - the guys outside KIA are a bit dodgy......we always recommend getting a hotel shuttle, or if you can arrange a reputable local contact, that is good too.....the first time I ever arrived there, one of these snoozers grabbed my main bag and wanted to wheel it along, but luckily my co-administrator was there and sent him on his way.....the guy probably expected a $10 tip for doing sweet F/A.....
But, I understand Ghana for some reason, and enjoy it more than Australia !
@Ghanapedia The (American) leader of our group had been to Ghana five times by the time we were able to go. He had a long-time Ghanaian friend act as our guide.
Again, thanks for your site. It's great info for people who've never been to the country before.
looking for chance to hitch a ride so to speak to tamale Ghana for 2 weeks or longer i know 2 children there i talk to every day for 2 hours i have grown to love them so much over the years but have no way to ever meet them i would make a great personal asst. or girl friday or just a compannion. i dont have much money but work hard at what ever im doing. so if your going to Ghana to visit or work and need someone to go with you write me. God Bless!!
Agreed - I've really enjoyed my two trips up to Tamale, and I will certainly be going again sometime soon. While the city itself is not over-endowed with landmarks, the people are very friendly, and it is really the gateway to northern Ghana.
I was in Ghana for 2 weeks this September, mainly in Accra and in the Western Region. I'm sorta shocked that in this vid the traffic light (1:24 - 2:31) was obeyed. I'm accustomed to all traffic lights being ignored always in Ghana (and no traffic tickets by my observation)!! :D
DeeBarber 3 months ago
@DeeBarber - actually, I think they must be more discplined in the Northern Region, because I don't recall traffic lights only being used as a guide, unlike in Accra.
I've never seen anyone booked for running a red light, or speeding for that matter. They usually look at valid registration + insurance, and if the driver is licenced.
Ghanapedia 3 months ago
@Ghanapedia Yes, the Northern Region does seem more disciplined about following traffic guidelines based on this vid. A question, as I was traveling to/from Accra to Takoradi there were a few police check-points. A fellow I met from Germany claimed these are used to harass Obronis. He was an angry-type fellow to start with so I'm sure he contributed to difficulties he'd experienced (said he was jailed once and only freed by calling a Chief/friend) ... (cont'd)
DeeBarber 3 months ago
@Ghanapedia (cont'd from below)... but I did find more than the usual already considerable attention on me, by police at these check-points, when I drove cross country and believe we would have been stopped once for search but the van driver floored the gas instead of stopping. Can you provide an unbiased understanding of what's up on this? I'm interested cuz I'd like to drive in Ghana but not if that!
DeeBarber 3 months ago
@DeeBarber - No, the reason is due to the many unregistered/unroadworthy cars in Ghana. I drove right through the WR, and my car had a valid roadworthyness sticker & was insured, and I had a valid Rep Of Ghana licence from DVLA.
I hear international licences are fine, but I got a proper Ghana one - I went through four hours of hell at the DVLA, but finally got the licence.
Bottom line - if you are correctly licenced, and have a correctly registered/insured vehicle, they wave you on.
Ghanapedia 3 months ago
@DeeBarber - (cont'd), I think people make up all sorts of reasons for the police checkpoints. See my video from Ghana News about the unroadworthy vehicles they pulled over (I think it's from Sunyani) to get a full understanding of why it's done.
The Ghana Police are getting better - I hear they often follow through with fines, etc, now, as their pay has increased, rather than always taking a bribe like they did before.
Don't worry about it, if you can drive in Ghana, do it.
Ghanapedia 3 months ago
@DeeBarber - As for police, if they are pulling you over on trumped-up charges, just tell them you want their service number.
Also, never let them take your licence. Make a photocopy of the licence, and give them that. If they insist on the original, ask them what district they are from & where the HQ is, and tell them you are going to see the local commissioner if you do not get your licence back by the next day.
If not, you probably won't see it back & will be going to the DVLA again.
Ghanapedia 3 months ago
Stayed in Tamale for a month. Desbahhhhhh<3
Orgasmic45 5 months ago
thanks for this video, I am going there for a month this December.
RogerkaJah 5 months ago
Wow! You can tell it was Harmattan huh?! Tamale is a very nice town that I hope to live in someday soon. I love seeing this video because it reminds me of good times. I actually lived in Nalerigu just a few hours northeast from Tamale but we came here often to buy groceries and such.
shakilalili 1 year ago
I was in Ghana for ten days; we stayed in King's Village, maybe about an hour away from Tamale. It's true that the country is desolate outside of the major cities, but you will never meet a people that are more loving and welcoming to outsiders. I love Ghana and hope to go back at least one more time before I die! God bless you all.
antagonist42 1 year ago 2
@antagonist42 - I would say desolate the more north you go, but that is part of the charm. The coastal strip does get more rainfall, generally, but there is very lush rainforests along there.
However, I do like the north, and I have been to Tamale on two occasions, and really enjoyed it there. I hope you get your wish & get to go back.
If you have any information or photographs that you would like to share with my Ghanapedia website, we would be very happy to have your input !
Ghanapedia 1 year ago
@Ghanapedia I got to comment on your site concerning Frankie's, but other than that we didn't see a lot of the big cities. We spent maybe a total day, tops, sightseeing and touring. You were spot-on about tourist advice, though; one of the "Servicemen" outside the airport actually claimed to have a gun and mugged one of our group members! And we had a Ghanaian friend represent us in the marketplaces. It was overall a grand time, and your info would've helped tons!
antagonist42 1 year ago
@antagonist42 - the guys outside KIA are a bit dodgy......we always recommend getting a hotel shuttle, or if you can arrange a reputable local contact, that is good too.....the first time I ever arrived there, one of these snoozers grabbed my main bag and wanted to wheel it along, but luckily my co-administrator was there and sent him on his way.....the guy probably expected a $10 tip for doing sweet F/A.....
But, I understand Ghana for some reason, and enjoy it more than Australia !
Ghanapedia 1 year ago
@Ghanapedia The (American) leader of our group had been to Ghana five times by the time we were able to go. He had a long-time Ghanaian friend act as our guide.
Again, thanks for your site. It's great info for people who've never been to the country before.
antagonist42 1 year ago
Hey,
i´ve been in Tamale now 2 Years ago. I loved it. and it still looks the same, like 2 years ago. I also hope to see Ghana again oe day.
mausejuule89 1 year ago
Hey,
i´ve been in Tamale now 2 Years ago. I loved it. and it still looks the same, like 2 years ago. I also hope to see Ghana again one day.
mausejuule89 1 year ago
looking for chance to hitch a ride so to speak to tamale Ghana for 2 weeks or longer i know 2 children there i talk to every day for 2 hours i have grown to love them so much over the years but have no way to ever meet them i would make a great personal asst. or girl friday or just a compannion. i dont have much money but work hard at what ever im doing. so if your going to Ghana to visit or work and need someone to go with you write me. God Bless!!
lovetolisten1313 1 year ago
in reply to so ugly if you knew the people you would say how beautifull is tamale.
lovetolisten1313 1 year ago
Agreed - I've really enjoyed my two trips up to Tamale, and I will certainly be going again sometime soon. While the city itself is not over-endowed with landmarks, the people are very friendly, and it is really the gateway to northern Ghana.
Ghanapedia 1 year ago
so ugly is tamale,man!
liedje7890 1 year ago