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The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) has petitioned the National Youth Authority (NYA) to intervene in what it describes as sustained harassment, intimidation, and extortion of its members by officers of the Ghana Police Service—particularly those stationed at the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) in Tesano.
In a letter dated October 27, 2025, and signed by Abugri Timothy Agengri, General Secretary of the Union, the MCUG expressed frustration over what it calls “incessant harassment and intimidation” of motorcycle couriers who, according to the union, operate lawfully and provide essential delivery services across the country.
The petition alleged that several members have in recent weeks been arbitrarily arrested, detained, and had their motorcycles impounded without due process. These developments, the union said, have not only disrupted their work but also endangered the livelihoods of hundreds of young people who rely on courier services for survival.
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“This treatment is unfair and unjustified, and we urge your office to intervene,” the petition stressed.
The MCUG is appealing to the NYA to take immediate steps to address the situation through three main actions:
- Immediate cessation of harassment of motorcycle couriers by police personnel.
- Formation of an investigative committee—comprising representatives from the union, the police, and other stakeholders—to probe the ongoing tension between motorcycle riders and the Tesano MTTD Division.
- Implementation of the committee’s recommendations to ensure sustainable solutions and foster cooperation between courier operators and law enforcement agencies.
The union further emphasised that its members are ready to engage constructively with relevant authorities to find a lasting resolution but warned that continued abuses could push affected riders into distress or protest actions.
“We look forward to your prompt attention to this petition and a favourable response,” the letter concluded.
The petition comes at a time when commercial motorcycle and courier operators—popularly known as Okada riders—have increasingly voiced concerns about police misconduct and selective enforcement of traffic laws. Many within the sector argue that while courier services have become vital to urban mobility and e-commerce logistics, regulations governing their operations remain inconsistent and open to abuse.
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