The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, has directed the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory and the Ghana Police service to immediately suspend purported enforcement of a law stipulating a charge of Ghc1000 for courrier license fee per motorbike.
In a post on X on Thursday, August 21, the Minister acknowledged that the operation was in line with existing laws governing the use of motorbikes for courier services.
“I have directed this afternoon an immediate halt to the ongoing enforcement action by the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission. The action in conjunction with the Ghana Police is a necessary activity to bring some sanity and order to the use of motorbikes for delivery purposes as stipulated by law,” he stated.
He, however, emphasized that broader stakeholder consultations and public education must be carried out before the directive can be fully enforced.
“However, I believe the Commission needs to do more stakeholder engagements and public sensitisation before the enforcement activities commence. We must enforce the law with a humane face to it,” he added.
The suspension follows a protest staged by the Concerned Delivery Riders Association on Thursday, August 21, where protesters described the government’s plan to impose a GH¢1,000 courier licence fee per motorbike as unfair and unnecessary.
