The Chairperson of the Commercial Drivers Wives Association of Ghana, Gifty Ayanrinka, says life at home has taken a positive turn for many driver households, and she credits the change to what she describes as improved economic conditions under the National Democratic Congress government.
According to her, the easing of financial pressure has revived not only household stability but also intimacy in marriages that were strained in recent years.
Speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Ayanrinka recalled that the situation for commercial drivers and their families deteriorated sharply during the previous NPP administration, when rising costs and currency instability weighed heavily on daily life.
She said the hardships faced by drivers spilled directly into their homes, affecting relationships and emotional wellbeing.
Ayanrinka linked the strain to soaring fuel prices, expensive spare parts and the sharp depreciation of the cedi, which left many drivers exhausted and dispirited by the time they returned home each day.
“In the worst cases, our husbands came home frustrated, tired, and without hope. They could not satisfy us in bed because of the pressure and frustration from economic hardship. But the story has changed for the better; their homes are happier, and their husbands are more relaxed. The sex has also improved.”
While drivers’ families are welcoming the relief, industry leaders say there is still work to be done. The Chairman of the Concerned Drivers Association of Ghana, William Osei, popularly known as Paa Willie, applauded the government for stabilizing the cedi against the dollar and other major currencies, describing it as a major step forward.
He also commended the administration for keeping fuel prices in check and pushing ahead with extensive road construction across the country, developments he said have reduced operational stress for drivers nationwide.
Despite the gains, the association is urging President John Dramani Mahama to go further by supporting the sector with modern vehicles, arguing that upgrading public transport will strengthen services and sustain the recent improvements drivers and their families are beginning to feel.
