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The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) has formally requested the National Youth Authority (NYA) to take action regarding what it characterizes as persistent harassment, intimidation, and extortion of its members by the Ghana Police Service, particularly by officers from the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at Tesano. In a letter dated October 27, 2025, and signed by the Union’s General Secretary, Abugri Timothy Agengri, the MCUG stated that its members continue to endure “incessant harassment and intimidation” despite adhering to legal regulations. The petition highlighted that recent occurrences have involved some members being allegedly arrested without justification, detained, and their motorcycles confiscated without due process—an issue that the union claims has significantly impacted their livelihoods and disrupted delivery services relied upon by many Ghanaians. “This treatment is both unfair and unjustified, and we implore your office to take action,” the petition asserted. Consequently, the union has made three primary requests to the National Youth Authority: 1. To utilize its authority to demand an immediate halt to the harassment of motorcycle couriers by the police. 2. To establish a committee tasked with investigating the ongoing conflicts between motorcycle riders and the Tesano MTTD Division, including representation from the union, the police, and other relevant stakeholders. 3. To ensure that the committee’s findings and recommendations are acted upon to avert future incidents and foster a more positive working relationship between motorcycle couriers and law enforcement. MCUG expressed its belief that the NYA is “well-positioned” to assist in resolving this matter and safeguarding the rights of its members. “We anticipate your swift attention to this petition and a favorable reply,” the union’s General Secretary concluded. This petition arises amidst increasing concerns among commercial motorcycle riders—commonly referred to as Okada and courier operators—regarding alleged police misconduct and the necessity for reforms in the enforcement of traffic regulations.
