Okada riders in Ghana have challenged the ruling New Patriotic Party government to arrest the over 800,000 riders across the country if their Operation is illegal and threatens the lives of Ghanaians as being drummed by some government officials.
“If the government genuinely and sincerely believes that the best way to resolve this issue is by unleashing the MTTD on us, then we challenge them to do so in the coming days. While at that we wish them well and success in that retrogressive adventure.”
The Okada Riders Association of Ghana says, like many other transport systems, accidents do occur as a result of mechanical and human errors but that does not warrant a ban. They said if legalized and members will be trained to significantly reduce accidents.
The Okada riders described as flawed Vice President Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia promise that the next NPP government will provide an alternative policy by providing VW cars to Okada Riders under a Special repayment arrangement.
Meanwhile, the Okada Riders have promised to transport electorates to polling stations for free across the country on December 7, 2020, as part of their efforts to ensure a resounding victory for NDC Presidential Candidate John Dramani Mahama.
“We want to assure Mr. Mahama that, not only have we resolved to vote for him in these elections, but we have also taken it upon ourselves to embark on a nationwide drive termed “Get Okada Votes”(GOV) to ensure that all members across the country speak through the ballot for legalization and regulation of our activities. As part of our support, we will transport voters to their voting centers without charging a fee “.
Addressing the media at New Abirem in Birem North District of the Eastern Region on Tuesday, the Association said having listened and read manifestoes of the two leading political parties -NDC and NPP, it is now clear that the NDC is the only party seeking their welfare therefore officially declaring their support for John Dramani Mahama.
“While we can state the position of the NDC with certainty, we cannot do the same for the governing New Patriotic Party without highlighting the flip-flop accounts of leading Members of government. we are of the firm belief that the NPP and government gave not been honest on the issue” Akwaku Nathaniel Katei Deputy National Coordinator for the Association who read the press statement said.
“We want to make a bold and emphatic declaration after consulting our members across the country. We want to make it clear that commercial motorcycle and tricycle operators find hope in the NDC’s People’s Manifesto. It addresses issues about our plight. We can only be in business when John Mahama and the majority of NDC Parliamentarians win”
Some of the hundreds Okada riders in the Birem North district who rode in their numbers to the venue said Okada is their source of livelihood after galamsey was collapsed.
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