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01/03/2026

Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana Demands Justice After Alleged Police Assault Leaves Yango Dispatch Rider Unable to Work for Weeks in Accra

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28/02/2026

28th February, 2026

The Honorable Minister of Interior
and
The Inspector General of Police (IGP)

Dear Sirs,

*Urgent: Re: Assault on Yango Rider by Tesano MTTD Officer - Follow-up*

We, the Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG), are compelled to bring to your attention the escalating issues at the Tesano MTTD department. Our concerns have been taken lightly, and the situation has worsened.

We refer to our previous letter regarding the actions and inactions of the officers at Tesano MTTD. We're appalled that despite our appeal, the matter hasn't received the attention it deserves.

We will be pursuing legal action against the officer involved and any other parties responsible for the assault and harassment of our member.

We reiterate our demands for:
- The officer to be held accountable
- Justice for our member
- Protection for couriers from harassment

We expect a response on the actions taken by your office to address this issue.

Sincerely,
Abugri Timothy Agengri
General Secretary, Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG)

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09/02/2026

09/02/26

The Government of Ghana
Accra, Ghana

Dear Honorable Ministers and Officials,

The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Government of Ghana, led by His Excellency John Dramani Mahama, and the management of the Petroleum sector for the recent drastic reduction in fuel prices. This gesture is a significant relief to our members, who are predominantly motorcycle couriers relying on fuel to sustain their livelihoods.

We also commend the government for the deduction of motorbikes, which has made it more affordable for our members to acquire motorcycles, enhancing their economic prospects.

However, we humbly appeal for further support in two critical areas:

1. *Insurance Scheme*: We request the government to consider implementing an insurance scheme for motorcycle couriers, protecting them against accidents and unforeseen circumstances.
2. *Social Security Scheme*: We urge the government to establish a social security scheme for our members, ensuring their well-being and financial security in the long term.

Furthermore, MCUG seeks greater participation in decision-making processes regarding pricing, regulations, and policies affecting the motorcycle courier industry. Our involvement will enable more informed and effective policies that benefit our members and the broader community.

We appreciate your attention to these matters and look forward to continued collaboration.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

ABUGRI TIMOTHY AGENGRI
General secretary Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG)
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13/01/2026

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04/01/2026

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The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) has challenged the government’s courier certification policy, describing it as unfair and lacking tangible benefits for riders operating within Ghana’s rapidly expanding delivery sector. In a statement signed by its General Secretary, Abugri Timothy ...

04/01/2026

Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations GHOne TV Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang John Dramani Mahama

MCUG Questions Courier Certification Framework, Urges Ministry to Prioritize Workers Over Platforms

04/01/2026

Dear Honorable Minister Sam George,

The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) would like to express our appreciation for your engagement with stakeholders and the efforts of the Ministry of Communication to getting a fair working framework for Ghanaians. We also appreciate the work of the Executive Secretary of postal and courier regulatory commission and his team in addressing some of the complaints of couriers.

However, with all humility, we would like to ask some critical questions. As you always say, "laws are made to serve humans and not the vice versa." We draw your attention to your page post on September 9, 2025, where you promised that if couriers obtain a certificate, certain benefits would follow eg joining platform directly. We ask:

1. What has changed since then, leading to the sudden change in approach?
2. What is the purpose of the regulatory body if it cannot set rules or guidelines for the sector, or interfere with the operations of platforms and apps? Is its sole purpose to issue certificates?

We remind you that governance is for the people, by the people, and to the people – not for businesses. We urge you to reconsider enforcing the law, which cannot compel couriers to obtain the certificate. Instead, enhance the value of the certificate to make it worthwhile for couriers to pursue it.

The value of the certificate is crucial. If it doesn't offer tangible benefits, such as access to platforms or reduced commissions, what's the point of obtaining it? Are we prioritizing businesses over the ordinary Ghanaian citizen?

We also highlight that the Constitution of Ghana doesn't grant absolute rights to any individual or entity. Businesses have limited rights, and individual rights take precedence. If the ministry can't interfere with platform operations, how can it interfere with couriers' rights? Does the ministry have a mandate to intervene if couriers decide to act in their own interests, potentially affecting platforms?

We urge you to revisit these critical issues. If couriers decide to disrupt app activities in Ghana, will the ministry support them as citizens? We seek fair treatment and ask your ministry to review these matters for the benefit of all Ghanaian couriers.

Thank you.

Sincerely,
ABUGRI TIMOTHY AGENGRI
General secretary
Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations Daily Times Ghana Daily Graphic GHOne TV

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The Motorcycle Couriers Union of Ghana (MCUG) has commended President John Dramani Mahama for his renewed commitment to legalize commercial motor riding, a long-awaited development that has energized operators within the motorcycle transport sector. For years, commercial motor riders—popularly kno...