The Minister for Transportation, Joseph Bukari Nikpe, has indicated that Parliament will soon pass the long-awaited bill to legalise commercial motorbikes, commonly known as Okada.
Speaking in an interview on Thursday, December 11, Mr Nikpe said the Ministry has completed necessary consultations and is confident the legislation will soon receive parliamentary approval. “I am working on the Okada bill. When it is passed within the days to come, I will have the joy to be on air with you,” he stated.
The proposed framework is expected to introduce structured guidelines for registration, training, and safety compliance, formalising the operation of commercial motorbikes across the country. Mr Nikpe formally submitted the bill to Parliament on Wednesday.
The initiative aligns with the governing NDC government’s promise to legalise motorbikes for commercial purposes. Officials say the move could help reduce youth unemployment, particularly among young men, and improve urban transport by providing a faster alternative for commuters and delivery services.