Former Minister of Transport, Mike Hammah, has urged tricycle (Pragyia) operators to support John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming presidential election.

Mr Hammah promised that under an NDC administration, tricycle operations would be legalized and regulated.

Speaking at the launch of the Central Regional Chapter and executives of the National Union of Tricycle Operators of Ghana in Kasoa, Mr Hammah outlined the NDC’s plan to formalize tricycle services.

He assured that Mahama’s government would introduce legislation to govern their use and provide necessary training for operators.

Hammah emphasized that tricycles have become an essential part of transportation in Ghana, and only a leader who prioritizes youth and employment, like Mahama, can bring about the needed changes.

The National Secretary of Tricycle Operators in Ghana, Hamza Hafiz, echoed Hammah’s sentiments, noting that tricycles have significantly contributed to reducing unemployment and crime, particularly in Kasoa.

Mr Hafiz called on the government to officially recognize and support tricycles as a vital mode of transport, especially in northern regions.

“Aside from that, if the government could allow importing them into the country, then it’s just fair that we are allowed to operate and our activities regulated.”