Ghana’s Ministry of Transport has convened a 13-member inter-agency committee to review aspects of the Road Traffic Regulations 2021 (L.I. 2180) that currently prohibit the use of motorcycles, popularly known as “okada,” for commercial purposes.
The committee, inaugurated on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 by the Minister Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has been given three weeks to conduct extensive stakeholder consultations and submit its recommendations for amending the law.
This initiative aligns with the Mahama government’s broader goal of legalizing the use of motorcycles and tricycles for commercial activities.
In a media interview following the committee’s inauguration, Mr. Bukari Nikpe emphasized the importance of this review.
“We want them to use motorcycles and tricycles for commercial purposes, and exactly that is what we’re doing”.
He expressed hope that the amendment of L.I. 2180 would empower young people to utilize motorcycles and tricycles as a means of earning a living.
