I wish more Ghanaians would bike to work - EU ambassador's ride highlights climate and road safety gaps
Rune Skinnebach, the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, wants more Ghanaians to ride bicycles. He said, "Here, the sun is shining. It is beautiful. I wish more people would bike. Maybe not all the way from Tamale to Accra, but when going to work." He is on a long-distance journey from Tamale to Accra with a team of riders. The team arrived in Kumasi on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, having already travelled more than 400 kilometres.
The ride is part of activities marking 50 years of the European Union's presence in Ghana. Ambassador Skinnebach said, "We have been here for 50 years, and we expect to remain for the next 50 years." Along the route, they are meeting traditional leaders, government officials, and residents. They are also planting 1,000 trees as a symbol of environmental commitment. Ambassador Skinnebach said, "Trees are a system of sustainability, and sustainability is exactly what the partnership between Ghana and the EU stands for."
The team's final destination is Accra, more than 300 kilometres away. Data from the National Road Safety Authority shows that between January and June 2025, more than 7,000 road crashes were recorded nationwide, leading to 1,504 deaths and over 8,000 injuries.
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The EU ambassador in Ghana and a team of riders are journeying from Tamale to Accra by bicycle. The ambassador hopes to encourage more Ghanaians to cycle - but infrastructure and safety concerns remain a challenge.
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