Transport Minister says government is not threatened by the opposition National Democratic Congress’ flagbearer John Mahama’s promise to legalise commercial motorbike business.

Kwasi Ofori Asiamah said government has already begun stakeholder consultations to decide on whether to review the law and legalise 'Okada' business.

Addressing the media after appearing before Parliament’s Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday, he insisted that the decision was not inspired by the former president’s campaign message.

According to him, the ongoing consultation is what will determine whether it should change the law or let the status quo remain.

“There is a difference between people going on campaigns and giving promises and actually governing the nation. NPP is the party in power and governing the nation, so our activities is difeerent from someone who is campaigning.

“So at the moment we are supposed to govern the country to the best of our ability by doing what the people are interested in. In 2012 when the law was passed to make illegal for the operation of Okada, Mr Mahama was the President, so if today he has come out to promise that he will legalise the okada business that is okay,” he said.

“But we as government know that this is a matter that we need to take our time do because in coming up with the law, it is not about speed but accuracy,” he added.

Responding to questions at the PAC sitting, the Transport Minister also assured the people of the Volta Region the Keta Port project is on course although no structures are on the ground yet.

He explained that all ground work are being carried out to ensure that by the time construction begins, there will be no hitches until the completion of the project.