The Okada Riders Association has publicly commended former President John Mahama for his commitment to decriminalize and regulate their work if he is elected in the 2024 Election.
The Association praised Mahama for his integrity and responsible leadership qualities, citing his unwavering support for their industry.
In a statement released by the Head of the Association’s Communication Bureau, Akpanaba Solomon, they urged the people of Ghana and stakeholders in the transport industry to recognize and appreciate Mahama’s efforts in advocating for the rights of Okada riders.
Furthermore, the Association expressed their gratitude for Mahama’s promise to assist them in transitioning to electricity-powered motorbikes and tricycles, replacing the current fuel-powered vehicles. They see this initiative as a positive step towards sustainability and environmental conservation within the industry.
Overall, the Okada Riders Association is hopeful that Mahama’s continued support will pave the way for a brighter future for their members and the transportation sector as a whole.
Below is the full statement from the Association
PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 20,2024.
The OKADA RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA have noticed with emotional perplexity at the commitment and consistent boldness at which former president John Mahama keep his pledge to decriminalise and regulate our business (commercialisation of motor bikes and tricycles operations in Ghana.
Not withstanding this act of integrity and responsible leadership qualities, we want to plead with the good people of Ghana especially stakeholders of our transport industry, to help us thank his Excellency John Mahama.
Also, the latest good news we are still celebrating, is the pledge made by his Excellency John Dramani Mahama to help us with the acquisition and use of electricity powered motor bikes and tricycles in place of the fuel powered bikes in the system today.
As stated earlier, former president John Mahama has the truck record of aiding the importation of PRO POOR vehicles such as motor bikes and tricycles. For instance, the tricycle known as PRAGIA is called MAHAMA CAN DO among the people of bolgatanga. This, among other reasons, makes us believe every word of our former president concerning our job.
Lastly, we want Ghanaians to remember that our issue (Okada legalisation and regularisation is not just about an issue of livelihood, but also many other concerns such as national security, discipline, orderliness, social welfare ,transport, rectification of basic technical errors among others.
We want Ghanaians to understand that greater concerns of road users about our job is coursed by the state and that can only be corrected by the state, under the leadership of one who has the understanding and willingness to rectify it. That’s who we know his Excellency John Dramani Mahama to be.
Thank you.
BY THE COMMUNICATION BUREAU,
NATIONAL OKADA RIDERS ASSOCIATION OF GHANA
AKPANABA SOLOMON
0248923274
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