Gov't has begun talks on Okada legalization - Transport Minister

The Akufo-Addo led government has stakeholder consultations to decide on whether to review the ban of commercial use of motorcycles in the country.

Transport Minister, Kwasi Ofori Asiamah who disclosed this said, stakeholders’ opinion will determine the way forward on the crucial issue.

 “We as a government know that this is a matter that we need to take our time to confront the people, come out with their views and that, will determine the law that should be put in place,” Mr Asiamah stated.

KWASI OFORI ASIAMAH

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This follows heated debates after John Mahama in August promised that an NDC government will legalise the commercial operation of motorbikes popularly known as Okada.

According to him, the Okada business has become a means of sustenance for young people who are unemployed.

Contrary to factions calling for the legalization of the Okada business, the Motor Transport and Traffic Department, MTTD, said it will be challenging to regulate the commercial use of motorbikes.

Head of Research and Programmes at the MTTD Alexander Obeng in an interview with Joynews said there are other factors to consider including the training of police personnel to enforce the law, deployment and others.