Saturday, May 16, 2009

Free-Riding in the City of Accra

In the creeping cord of traffic on the gritty main artery of Adenta Quarter, two draggled, frowzy men hopped off the rear bumper of the trotro (mini bus) in front of me. They’d been freeloading from Madina Town for about three turbulent kilometres. The driver didn’t seem to mind – I wonder why I did.

10 comments:

  1. Because you were afraid they'll fall off and on your car?:-)

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  2. lol, concern citizen. Anywayz, datz Accra street for u, de street dat turns gentlemen into bushmen....throwing fingers at each other oh gee! worse even on de motorway.

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  3. Is there any better name yuh use call dem?

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  4. Naa, your epithet works just fine!

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  5. in what way did you mind? You were concerned for their/your own safety or was it more of a moral question...that it's wrong to free-ride. Imagine how that free-ride might have saved them that day? lol..positive thinker here.

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  6. Adaeze, where have you been? You were missed. I was just concerned that they were hanging dangerously behind the minibus, and somewhat over my bonnet too! Lol.

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  7. I get your point. People are a bit careless sometimes. I Have been ...ehh what to say? Life takes its toll you know..But no need to wrry I will never disappear for long! If so I will be sure to let you know beforehand ;-)

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