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A 35-year-old hearing impaired manufactures motorbike out of wood

35-year-old Sampson Akuffo

A 35-year-old dumb man from Akrade, a community in Eastern Region’s Asuogyaman District, has made a motorbike out of wood.

Sampson Akuffo, a dexterous carpenter by profession, challenged himself to go beyond the usual woodworks with their complementing leather materials to manufacture a vehicle to ease transportation.

Neighbors who spoke on the artist’s behalf in an interview with Angel TV’s Simon Kwabena Agyemang said the first product they saw him make out of wood was a bicycle.

One of them said, “It was overwhelming to see him build something like that and then he did the motorcycle you are seeing right now.”

All of the bike’s components, with the exception of the tires, steering, engine, and shock absorbers, were made of wood, according to the information gathered.

After manufacturing the motorbikes from the wood of a solid high-quality Azadirachta Adica commonly known as Neem tree, Sampson painted the vehicle to make it more attractive to people.

Another neighbor said, “He [Sampson] used the motorcycle, which is quite strong enough, to travel to many other areas of his choice”.

From his observation, Simon Kwabena Agyemang found a sketch of another motorbike that was yet to be produced.

On Sampson Akuffo’s behalf, the locals pleaded with the government, non-governmental organizations, and philanthropists to help him develop his potential.

 

Source: angelonline.com.gh

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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