Tag: Okada Riders
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Ghanaians divided over Mahama’s promise to legalize okada operations [Video]
Ghanaians are divided over the promise by former President John Dramani Mahama to legalize the use of motorcycles for commercial purposes known as “okada” in Ghana should he be elected as President on December 7, 2020. Okada operations are against Section 128 (1) of the Road Traffic Regulations, 2012 (Legislative Instrument 2180). The section states…
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Okada riders lament ‘no insurance’ directive; call for legislation of their operations
Some commercial motorcycle operators in Ghana are calling for effective legislation of their operations to enable them conduct their businesses without any hindrance. Their calls follow a recent directive from the National Insurance Commission (NIC) for insurance companies to stop issuing insurance policies to motorcycles and tricycles used for commercial purposes. Popularly known as “Okada”,…