Pay Your School Fees First: Social Media User Trolls Ghanaians Bashing Traffic Technology

A recent social media post by Facebook user T Kwabena Peprah has sparked conversation online after he aimed a sarcastic message at Ghanaians who are constantly complaining about the new traffic technology (Traffitech). In a post written in local pidgin, he mocked people who spend their time joining wealthy folks to bash the traffic system while they are struggling to pay basic bills.

The post reads: “You aaa, you dey struggle pay SCHOOL FEES. Instead say you go unlearn your bad driving habits, you dey here dey join rich people dey bash Traffitech. Dey play. Dem go sack your pikin for school pɛɛɛ.” This translates roughly to: “As for you, you are struggling to pay school fees. Instead of learning to fix your bad driving habits, you are here joining rich people to bash Traffitech. Keep playing. Your child will soon be sacked from school.”

The message is a sharp reminder of the realities many ordinary Ghanaians face. According to Peprah, people should focus on improving their own lives and driving habits rather than spending energy criticizing a system that is meant to bring order to the roads. He suggests that while the rich can afford to debate such issues, the average person has more pressing financial responsibilities.

Traffitech has been a hot topic in Ghana recently, with many drivers and commuters expressing frustration over its implementation. However, this post flips the narrative, suggesting that some critics may be misplacing their priorities. It also highlights a common social media trend where people jump on popular conversations without considering their own personal challenges.

The post has already gathered over 100 likes and several comments, showing that it resonated with many users. For the layman, the message is simple: before you join a public debate, make sure your own house is in order. Whether one agrees with Peprah or not, his words serve as a humorous but pointed reminder to focus on personal growth and responsibility.