The Union of Okada Riders of the Greater Accra Region has set the record straight over Ex-President John Mahama’s promise to legalize the commercial use of motorcycles, known as “okada” should he win the Presidency.
Mohammed Gambila, President Of Okada Riders, in a statement was bewildered by the sudden U-turn by the former President.
“We don’t have a short memory as Ghanaians that it was during the tenure of the NDC administration under the leadership of Ex-President John Mahama that cabinet sent the regulations, 2012(LI 2180) to parliament…What has really changed for John Dramani Mahama to make a U-turn to make a promise to ensure legalization OKADA Business.
“This legislative the instrument was passed in 2012 to make the commercial operation of motorbike illegal”, the statement further read.
Read the full statement below:
SETTING THE RECORDS STRAIGHT ON THE LEGALIZATION OF OKADA BUSINESS AS A LEGACY
We wish to present to you true reflection of the strong will of the New Patriotic Party to ensure the legalization of OKADA Business.
We are very much amazed at the audacity of the Presidential Candidate of the NDC, John Dramani Mahama for his recent pledge to ensure the legalization of OKADA Transport Business to the extent that the NDC campaign machinery is considering capturing in their 2020 manifesto.
This idea does not only amount to plagiarism, but deception designed to desperately become President of the Republic of Ghana.
We don’t have short memory as Ghanaians that it was during the tenure of the NDC administration under the leadership of Ex-President John Mahama, that cabinet sent the regulations, 2012(LI 2180) to parliament.
Road Traffic Regulations, 2012.
Regulation 128,
Prohibition of use of motorcycle or tricycle for commercial purpose*
The licensing Authority shall not register a motorcycle or tricycle to carry a fare-paying passenger.
A person shall not use or permit a motorcycle or tricycle over which that person exercises control to be used for commercial purposes except for courier and delivery services.
A person shall not ride on a motorcycle or tricycle as a fare-paying passenger.
This legislative the instrument was passed in 2012 to make the commercial operation of motorbike illegal.
What has really changed for John Dramani Mahama to make a U-turn to make a promise to ensure legalization OKADA Business.
It was the NPP Government after assuming the mantle of running the affairs of state paved way for the OKADA Business to run for it was discovered that the OKADA Business was good to ensure the boosting of the economy.
Hon. Moses Abor, The Greater Accra Regional Youth Organizer of the Ruling NPP started engaging Road Safety Commission to ensure proper orientation on the use of the motorcycles in accordance with road safety regulations.
He ensured that we formed a union to coordinate our activities.
The business has brought hope to the youth as several of us can make ends meet out of this business transaction.
It has also reduced social vices as several of our members who are mainly youth are benefitting.
Signed by
MOHAMMED GAMBILA
(PRESIDENT OF OKADA RIDERS, GAR)
Issued by:
RANDOLPH OSEI BUABENG
(SEC. & PRO FOR OKADA RIDERS, GAR)
