Minority Leader Haruna Iddrisu says legalising and regulating Okada business will not have any adverse effect on the employment and opportunities of commercial transport drivers.
Addressing a meeting of members of Garage Associations at Sunyani Magazine in the Bono Region on Tuesday he explained that Okada riders and commercial drivers already operate side by side, and that has not dwindled their opportunities.
Legalising okada, Mr Iddrisu said, will only help bring harmony and co-existence with the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) and other commercial driver unions.
"I have heard the argument that the okada business will affect GPRTU and transportation. But that is not true because even today okada is working but all that John Mahama is seeking to do, is to legalise it so that there are harmony and coexistence with GPRTU", he added.
The Minority Leader said the People's Manifesto, the NDC’s manifesto for this year’s election, has good news for members of the Garages Association, including providing training opportunities for those in the local automotive industry to keep abreast with modern trends in the automobile industry.
He said the next NDC government will also collaborate with members of the Garages Association to provide state-sponsored apprenticeship training for the youth as part of efforts to equip the youth with employable skills.
Mr Iddrisu said the NDC's manifesto has started working already even though the party is yet to take over the reins of government, especially as the government has begun implementing portions of the People’s Manifesto.
The Minority Leader, therefore, urged the electorates to vote for John Mahama in the December 7 general elections to enable the NDC to execute its manifesto for the benefit of the people.
Latest Stories
-
PSG clinch Ligue 1 title after Lyon’s win over Monaco
2 hours -
Guinness Ghana sets the pace at Ghana Beverage Awards with six awards
2 hours -
Burkina Faso suspends BBC, VOA radio broadcasts over killings coverage
2 hours -
Nicole Kidman honoured with AFI Life Achievement Award
2 hours -
Brassier scores winner for Brest as they edge Rennes to secure European football
3 hours -
Ejisu by-election: Akufo-Addo jabs independent candidate; refutes allegations to rig elections
3 hours -
‘What are the real causes of the erratic power outages?’ GUTA demands from ECG
3 hours -
Implementing ESG framework in Ghana’s energy sector for sustainability
4 hours -
CAFCC: Dreams FC exit competition after 3-0 defeat in Kumasi
4 hours -
The detrimental effects of political interference on Ghana’s electricity sustainability
4 hours -
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang’s appointment as running mate intimidates the NPP – Benjamin Quashie
4 hours -
Black Stars physical trainer dead
4 hours -
Bawumia to kick off nationwide campaign for Election 2024 tomorrow
4 hours -
GUTA charges ECG to provide ‘dumsor’ timetable for businesses to plan
4 hours -
Reason for training professional counsellors is to heal a hurting world – CCP president
6 hours