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Dozens of rickshaw riders, known locally as pragyia operators, on Friday (31 October) rode their machines to the Tafo Municipal Assembly, chanting war songs as they protested plans to bar them from operating in the municipality. The protesters submitted a petition urging officials to reverse the proposed restrictions, which they say threaten their livelihoods. Municipal authorities said the move is aimed at improving traffic management and ensuring road safety, particularly within the central business district. Seidu Mubarak, Ashanti Regional Chairman of the National Union of Tricycle Operators of Ghana, said members were excluded from the decision-making process and accused the assembly of imposing policies that harm small operators. “We were not part of this decision, and that is why we are here today to present our grievances,” Mubarak said. “They are restricting us from operating through Mile 4, an area where tricycles are needed most…If the assembly is not willing to work with us, we will return here in full force.” The demonstration briefly disrupted activities at the assembly before calm was restored. The Municipal Coordinating Drector received the petition on behalf of the Assembly and promised to forward it to the appropriate quarters for action. Asaase Broadcasting Company airs on Asaase 99.5 Accra, Asaase 98.5 Kumasi, Asaase 99.7 Tamale, Asaase 100.3 Cape Coast, AsaasePa 107.3 (Accra). Affiliates: Bawku FM 101.5, Bead FM 99.9 (Bimbilla), Mining City Radio 89.5 (Tarkwa), Nandom FM 101.9, Nyatefe Radio 94.5 (Dzodze), Sissala Radio 96.3 (Tumu), Somuaa FM 89.9 (Gushegu), Stone City 90.7 (Ho) and Wale FM 106.9 (Walewale). Listen online: asaaseradio.com, Sound Garden and TuneIn. X: @asaaseradio995, @Asaase985ksi, @Asaase997tamale, @asaase1003, asaasepa1073 Instagram: asaaseradio99.5, asaase985ksi, asaase100.3, asaase99.7tamale, asaasepa107.3 LinkedIn: company/asaaseradio995. TikTok: @asaaseradio99.5 Facebook: asaase99.5, asaase985ksi, Asaase100.3, asaase99.7, AsaasePa107.3. YouTube: AsaaseRadioXtra. Join the conversation. Accra: call 020 000 9951/054 888 8995, WhatsApp 020 000 0995. Kumasi: call 059 415 7985 or call/WhatsApp 020 631 5260. Tamale: call/WhatsApp/SMS 053 554 6468. Cape Coast: call/WhatsApp 059 388 2652. #AsaaseRadio #TheVoiceofOurLand
