It will be difficult for me to legalize Okada – says Minister of Transport designate

Transport Minister-designate Kwaku Ofori Asiamah said he may not consider legalizing okada activity during his second term.

He said so during his appearance before Parliament’s Appointments Committee on Tuesday, February 23, 2021.

“We won’t be able to legalize okada today because the numbers are not going in the direction we should. Also, considering the fact that law enforcement is a problem in this country. Based on the current information on the ground, it will be difficult for me to lead the legalization of okada.

This okada legalization debate was widely discussed in the media space after the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential candidate for the 2020 election pledged to legalize the business if voted in power.

While some have criticized him for the idea, saying it is populist and would cause more harm than good, others have defended it, citing the job creation prospects operations.

The Public Security Bureau, for example, asked for details on how the commercial use of motorcycles would be regulated.

Ghana Okada Riders Association (ORAG) promised their support for the candidacy of Mr. Mahama.

The government, for its part, has described the operationalization of okada in the country as a “risky business” Mr. Bawumia announced the government’s proposed alternative to offer new cars to operators on a rental basis so that they can operate in a much safer manner.

— citinewsroom