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April 10, 2025
Ahead of reforms in Ghana’s transport sector especially the use of motor cycle, Hon. Joseph Azumah, the Member of Parliament for Akrofum in the Ashanti Region has engaged Okada riders, promising to lead them obtain training and licences.
The MP disclosed this when he met with a section of commercial motor cycle users to explain to them the benefits of the new reforms in their type of transport system. According to him, this will help them to be recognised legally and avoid being harassed by the police and also boost their business.
The first term National Democrat Congress Member of Parliament promised to lead them to obtain the necessary training set aside by the government and also get them license.
Amongst some of the new reforms for the legalization of the ‘Odada’ business according to government include:
• One must be 25 years and above;
• Must have a Valid National ID card;
• Purchase the right protective gear;
• Sit for proficiency exams, eye tests, DVLA Okada riding card, and go for training for a unique yellow plate; and
• Users must have helmet for both the rider and passenger with helmet numbers as well as obey all traffic regulations.
Failure to abide by these rules may attract 100 penalty units or jail .The illegalization of Okada was a major policy initiative by the National Democratic Congress during the 2024 campaign period with the view of bringing sanity into their operation to offer job opportunity in a safer and more conducive environment.
As the government has already initiated steps to actualizing this, it would therefore be a promise fulfilled when it finally comes into operation.
Kwaku Sakyi-Danso/Ghanamps.com