National Road Safety Commission (NRSC) has revealed that the number of road crashes involving illegal commercial motorbikes popularly known as ‘Okada’ was gradually overtaking vehicles.
The commission indicated that in the last ten years, ‘Okada’ related crashes recorded in the country have been 400%, gradually toppling vehicular crashes.
Though the use of ‘Okada’ was not as pronounced in Ghana as in other countries within the sub-region, it was steadily becoming recognised, hence the NRSC’s preparedness.
According to the acting Central Regional head of the NRSC, Ms. Linda Afotey Annan, the region was yet to see an increase in the presence of okada.
She noted that currently, the use of this means of transportation was popular in areas such as Bawjiase.
Ms. Afotey was speaking to Ultimate News on the celebration of the tenth anniversary of the West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO) which was marked on the theme, “WARSO in the last ten years; the journey so far”.
She also noted that the commission was collaborating with stakeholders to ensure Okada riders subscribed to safety measures.
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