In a move to empower the youth of her constituency, the NDC Parliamentary candidate for Amenfi Central in the Western Region, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe, has promised to acquire license for Okada riders freely.
The support, forms part of her ongoing efforts to uplift the livelihoods of her constituents, especially those engaged in the Okada business, which has become a significant means of transportation and income generation due to the poor road conditions in the area.
Ghana’s laws still forbid the use of motorbikes for commercial activities, but the practice has become common place nationwide due to several factors such as poor roads and traffic congestion in the capital cities.
She said the licenses would be handed out to individuals for them to be free from police harrassment.
Addressing supporters after a massive unity walk at Kwakuboah,a farming community in the constituency yesterday to campaign in the constituency ahead of the December 2024 general elections, Joana Gyan Cudjoe advised supporters about the need to vote for the NDC in election 2024.
She however stressed the importance of such events, not only for physical fitness but as an opportunity to reorient and engage with the electorates.
She emphasized that the NDC’s vision, as outlined in its manifesto, holds the promise of meaningful development for her constituency, citing some projects she has already embarked on as evidence of her commitment to improving the lives of the people.
She also urged constituents not to be swayed by opposition propaganda.
Speaking about the Okada initiative, Hon. Joana Gyan Cudjoe expressed her belief that by facilitating the acquisition of licenses, the Okada business, which many young people rely on due to the constituency’s poor road network, would become safer and more profitable.
Several Okada riders were happy about the promise and the initiative and expressed their gratitude, stating that obtaining a license had been a challenge for many due to the associated costs.
One rider mentioned, “The license will give them peace of mind and can ride without fear of being arrested.”
She took the opportunity to address the gathering, promising that she would be an active and vocal representative if elected.
She affirmed her intention to work closely with the constituents , emphasizing the shared vision for development in the constituency.
She assured supporters that the health walk sent a clear message to the opposition NPP that the NDC is winning the seat with her as the next member of parliament.
She vowed that not a single vote would go to the opposition in the upcoming elections and that the interests of the people would be zealously protected.
The NDC in Amenfi Central is mobilizing to maintain a stronghold in the constituency with Joana Gyan Cudjoe leading the charge.
He used the opportunity to distribute NDC branded T-shirts and sanitary pad for all.
Her foundation, which is Joana Gyan foundation also screened about 500 of residents and gave them medicine for free.
Source:Ayisah Foster
