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The transport minister says the government is not threatened by the promise of the standard-bearer of the opposition Democratic National Congress, John Mahama, to legalize the commercial motorcycle business.
Kwasi Ofori Asiamah said the government has already started consultations with stakeholders to decide whether to review the law and legalize the ‘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 the law should be changed or the status quo allowed to remain.
“There is a difference between people who campaign and make promises and really rule the nation. The NPP is the party that is in power and that rules the nation, so our activities are different from someone who is campaigning.
“So right now we are supposed to run the country the best we can by doing what the people care about. In 2012, when the law to outlaw the Okada operation was passed, Mr. Mahama was the president, so if he has come out today to promise to legalize the okada business, that’s fine, “he said.
“But we, as a government, know that this is an issue in which we must take our time because to make the law, it is not about speed, but about precision,” he added.
In response to questions at the PAC session, the Transport Minister also assured the people of the Volta region that the Keta port project is underway, although there are no structures on the ground yet.
He explained that all the field works are being carried out to ensure that when construction begins, there are no setbacks until the completion of the project.
