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Members of the Concerned Delivery Riders Association had planned to visit the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Tetteh Yohunu, to present a petition over the growing harassment and unfair treatment some riders say they face daily on the roads. Unfortunately, their visit couldn’t happen as planned. Instead, they spoke with TV3 Ghana and Asaase Radio (99.5 FM) to share their grievances publicly.
But what started as a peaceful effort to speak out turned into a nightmare.
After their media interview, the group decided to pass by the Tesano Police Division to help a fellow rider whose motorcycle had been seized. According to him, officers were demanding GH₵500 before releasing his bike — an allegation made openly in the presence of the TV3 crew.
When the association leaders arrived, they politely explained that they were not there to cause trouble, but simply to appeal for their colleague’s bike to be released. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding reportedly occurred when one officer misinterpreted their intentions.
That was when Superintendent Comfort Forkah came out of her office. Upon hearing the officer’s version of the story, she allegedly ordered the station’s gate to be locked — and instructed that no one should leave with their motorbikes. Within minutes, seven people — including the association’s leader, the affected rider, a blogger covering the incident, and another individual recording the scene — were arrested.
They were charged with conspiracy to commit crime, assault on a public officer, and unlawful assembly.
The arrested riders were detained overnight and, according to reports, were not allowed to make any phone calls to family or friends. The next day, they were sent to the Achimota District Court, where they all pleaded not guilty. Thankfully, they were granted bail, and their case was adjourned to November 18, 2025.
However, weeks later, their ordeal is far from over. The complainant — Superintendent Forkah — has allegedly refused to release their seized motorbikes, even though the court has granted them bail.
For these riders, their motorbikes are not just machines — they are their only source of income. Every day that their bikes remain impounded means no work, no income, and no food on the table. Some of them have owners to pay, families to feed, and children waiting at home.
> “We didn’t insult or attack anyone,” one of the affected riders shared. “We only went there to plead for our brother’s bike. Now, we are the ones suffering.”
The Concerned Delivery Riders Association has since made a heartfelt appeal to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Tetteh Yohunu, to look into this issue urgently. They have also called on His Excellency John Dramani Mahama and Mr. Malik Basintale, CEO of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), to step in and help resolve the matter fairly.
This story isn’t just about a misunderstanding at a police station — it’s about hardworking young men and women who wake up each day to earn an honest living, only to be met with fear, frustration, and financial hardship.
As the case continues, many Ghanaians are watching closely, hoping justice and fairness will prevail.
Because at the end of the day, all these riders are asking for is fair treatment, respect, and the right to work without harassment.
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