The Member of Parliament (MP) for Asawase, Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak, has appealed to tricycle operators to refrain from taking matters into their own hands and comply with the directives issued by the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA) regarding restricted movement in specific parts of the city.

Mubarak assured the operators of his commitment to engaging city authorities in discussions to address their concerns and ensure orderliness within the region.

Expressing dissatisfaction over recent disturbances near the KMA premises, where clashes erupted between some tricycle operators demanding the release of impounded vehicles, the MP cautioned against resorting to violence against law enforcement and public property in their pursuit of grievances.

Mubarak, addressing a gathering of tricycle operators, further urged city officials to adopt a practical approach when enforcing the directives, emphasizing the importance of finding solutions that benefit all parties involved.

Acknowledging the congestion and traffic issues in Kumasi, Mubarak proposed a pragmatic solution involving potential congestion charges for vehicles such as trotros, pragyas, and abobooyas.

He stressed the need for a balanced resolution that addresses the challenges while safeguarding the livelihoods of those who depend on tricycle operation.

The Public Relations Officer of the Tricycle Drivers Union, Al-Asbat Alhassan Sidi, expressed gratitude towards the MP's support and announced the union's intention to continue engaging with KMA officials.

Sidi assured that they would encourage their members to adhere to the directive while also seeking clear guidelines from the city authorities to minimize disruptions and ensure a harmonious outcome.

"Our next line of action will be to engage the KMA on how they will carry out their exercise as they said they will continue up to Friday. So we have to go to them and assist them so that there will be no chaos. They should give us some directives to follow so that no one will lose out," Sidi stated.