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General News of Wednesday, 12 June 2024

    

Source: classfmonline.com

Claims 60-70% Okada riders foreigners false - Riders demand apology from YEA PRO

Okada riders plying their business in Accra Okada riders plying their business in Accra

The Okada Riders Association of Ghana (ORAG) has refuted claims by Youth Employment Agency's (YEA) PRO, Awal Mohammed, that 60-70% of Okada riders are foreigners without Ghana cards.

ORAG's Ashanti Regional Chairman, Anthony Joseph, labeled these allegations as false and politically motivated.

He emphasized that 85% of ORAG members are Ghanaians with proper documentation, contributing significantly to the economy and participating in elections.

ORAG President Michael Kofi Owusu demanded a retraction from Mr. Mohammed and highlighted the association's commitment to Ghana's development and the importance of Okada riders in providing employment opportunities for the youth.

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