IGP engages Okada riders on safety, calls for licensing compliance
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has met with the leadership of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) to discuss road safety and strengthen collaboration between the Police Service and commercial motorbike riders. The engagement, which included members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), focused on concerns of the riders and measures … The post IGP engages…
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Christian Tetteh Yohuno, met with the Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) leadership to discuss road safety and enhance cooperation between the Police Service and commercial motorbike riders. During this engagement, attended by members of the Police Management Board (POMAB), the IGP addressed the riders' concerns and outlined measures to improve safety and curb crime related to okada operations.
The IGP stressed the importance of safety for riders, urging them to ensure their members receive proper training in safe riding practices and strictly follow road traffic regulations. He further encouraged the ORAG leadership to regularly educate its members on responsible riding to prevent road crashes.
Mr. Yohuno advised the association to ensure its members are properly identified, registered, and comply with all licensing and motorbike registration requirements. The ORAG President, Mr. Michael Kofi Owusu, welcomed the engagement and pledged the association's commitment to working with the Police Service to enhance operations and support safety efforts and crime reduction.
The IGP assured the riders that the Police Administration would continue to engage with them and address their concerns for the sake of public safety and effective cooperation.
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