- Onlookers criticised a G-Wagon driver for allegedly using wealth to intimidate others and cause a traffic jam
- The confrontation escalated when the G-Wagon driver rolled down his window and met resistance from the angry crowd
- Ghanaians who watched the moment on social media gave mixed reactions to the video of the G-Wagon driver’s alleged bullying
A recent video has trended on social media, capturing an intense road encounter that centered on a heated debate about wealth, privilege, and public behaviour.
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In a video spotted on X, a high-end Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon, known as a symbol of luxury and status, was blocking the lane of an oncoming taxi.
G-Wagon driver faces off against taxi driver
As seen in the video, the driver of the G-Wagon, instead of reversing to allow the taxi to pass, demanded that the taxi driver yield instead and let him drive through. The G-Wagon owner’s demand drew sharp criticism from passersby and the individual recording the incident.
The luxury vehicle was positioned in such a way that it obstructed the narrow road, forcing the taxi, a more modest vehicle, to come to a halt.
As the tension escalated, the G-Wagon driver, dressed in casual attire, was seen gesturing emphatically, insisting that the taxi driver move aside. The taxi driver, visibly frustrated, appeared to argue back, but the G-Wagon driver remained unmoved.
Passersby, including the man recording the video, decided to intervene, with their voices raised in protest. Passersby accused the G-Wagon driver of using his wealth to bully and cause traffic on the street.
The confrontation reached a peak when the G-Wagon driver rolled down his window to address the situation, but was met with much vexation from the crowd.
Watch the video below:
Reactions to G-Wagon driver’s arrogance in traffic
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from netizens who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@iamviscous said:
“You no see poor man wey dey misbehave like this err.”
@kelvinisback wrote:
“He think say here be Nigeria weh dey worship money.”
@cade_hall111666 commented:
“This isn’t about rich or poor. Ghanaians always focusing on the wrong things. Why are those cars parked on a one way road?”
@mark_bellie said:
“Low key Ghana be some way oo . We have tiny roads yet we park car alongside . We need to build a parking space somewhere so it will be mandatory not to park on the road.”
@AsaMala1287273 said:
“Charley frustration dey the system inside ooo. One day the poor will drag you from your expensive car and teach you sense.”
@IvankaMonroe commented:
“Road royalty in full display, a G-Wagon trying to own the lane while everyone records—this is the moment to decide who really wields power on our streets.”
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Driver does disturbing number 1 on road
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that a Ghanaian truck driver landed in trouble after he was filmed urinating beside his vehicle on a busy road.
His actions, caught on camera, drew outrage from pedestrians and a nearby MTTD officer who swiftly intervened.
The driver was surrounded by a crowd expressing disgust and demanding his arrest, with voices shouting, “Arrest him!”
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
