Motorcycle couriers petition IGP over “unfair” police operations
In the petition, signed by the union’s General Secretary, Abugri Timothy Agengri, the group acknowledged the importance of maintaining law and order but argued that frequent roadblocks, random checks, and prolonged stops were hampering business operations and causing economic losses to courier service providers.
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The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) has lodged a formal petition with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno, expressing deep concern over what it describes as discriminatory and restrictive policing practices against motorcyclists—especially professional couriers—across the country.
In the petition, signed by the union’s General Secretary, Abugri Timothy Agengri, the group acknowledged the importance of maintaining law and order but argued that frequent roadblocks, random checks, and prolonged stops were hampering business operations and causing economic losses to courier service providers.
According to the MCUG, several of its members have reported instances of harassment and extortion by some police officers under the guise of routine checks.
The petition urged the Police Administration to:
Review operational protocols to eliminate undue targeting of motorcyclists;
Create formal channels for riders to report misconduct by law enforcement officers; and
Sensitize personnel on the legitimate role of motorcycle couriers within Ghana’s economy.
The MCUG also proposed a stakeholder dialogue with the Police leadership to develop collaborative measures that strike a balance between effective policing and operational freedom for legitimate courier businesses.
