The Chief of Agric Nzema in Kumasi, Nana Nkansah Boadu Ayeboafo, has appealed to Government and the Ministry of Transport to take a second look at the operations of commercial Okada and Pragya riders, particularly in the major cities of the country.
According to the Chief, their operation is causing serious havoc to the lives of many residents and the riders themselves - stressing that government ought to take immediate steps to review their activities.
Speaking to the media, Nana Ayeboafo noted that people continue to lose their lives on a daily basis as a result of the reckless behaviour of these motor riders.
He opined that the proliferation of their activities in the cities, without recourse to road traffic regulations should not be countenance for political expediency, stressing that government must put the lives of human being ahead of politics.
Nana Nkansah Boadu Ayeboafo observed that government must not watch unconcerned whilst people flout road traffic regulations and put the lives of innocent citizens in Ghana just because of fear of losing elections.
"Very often you hear the argument that Government cannot touch these riders (Okada and Pragya) because it will cost them political power but every day they are killing and injuring people; now can we allow such reckless behaviour to go on"- Nana Ayeboafo wondered.
He, therefore, suggested to authorities to limit commercial motor riders to farming communities and smaller towns where they can better serve the purpose of carting food produce to the cities.
"I am not implying that they are not useful but they must not be allowed to operate in the cities where they continue to kill and put the lives of many in danger; I think government must take a bold step and not allow itself to be intimidated by-elections." He noted
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