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  "id": 7973596,
  "title": "IGP engages Okada riders on road safety, registration",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/igp-engages-okada-riders-on-road-safety-registration",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T06:59:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ghanaian Times",
    "slug": "ghanaian-times",
    "url": "https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/igp-engages-okada-riders-on-road-safety-registration/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Inspector General of Police, Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has called on commercial motorbike riders, known as Okada riders, to prioritize road safety and adhere strictly to traffic regulations to minimize road accidents. He also emphasized that the riders should ensure their members are adequately trained in safe riding practices, registered properly, and comply with licensing and motorbike registration rules. Mr Yohuno made these remarks during a meeting with leaders of the Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) to discuss their concerns and enhance collaboration between the association and the Ghana Police Service. He urged the association to regularly educate its members on responsible riding and compliance with road traffic laws to promote safer road usage. The police administration also encouraged the riders to clearly identify themselves and ensure all members operate with the necessary documentation. This engagement is part of the police's efforts to foster cooperation with transport sector stakeholders and tackle issues affecting Okada riders' operations. ORAG President, Mr Michael Kofi Owusu, expressed the association's readiness to collaborate with the police service to enhance the operations of its members and support road safety initiatives. Mr Yohuno assured the riders that the police would continue to engage with them and address their concerns to strengthen cooperation and promote responsible riding for safer communities.",
  "summary": "The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr Christian Tetteh Yohuno, has urged commercial motorbike riders, popularly known as Okada riders, to prioritise road safety and ensure strict compliance with traffic regulations to reduce road crashes. He also called on the riders to ensure that their members were properly trained in safe riding practices, duly registered … The post IGP engages Okada…",
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Photos: IGP engages Okada riders on road safety, registration and crime prevention",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/photos-igp-engages-okada-riders-on-road-safety-registration-and-crime",
        "published": "2026-09-16T13:13:37.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "IGP engages Okada riders, pushes compliance with road safety regulations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/igp-engages-okada-riders-pushes-compliance-with-road-safety",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:41:39.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "IGP engages Okada riders on road safety, registration",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/igp-engages-okada-riders-on-road-safety-registration",
        "published": "2026-09-16T14:48:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ghanaian Times",
        "title": "IGP engages Okada riders on safety, calls for licensing compliance",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/igp-engages-okada-riders-on-safety-calls-for-licensing-compliance",
        "published": "2026-09-16T16:19:21.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}