Communications minister orders suspension of crackdown on delivery riders

The Minister of Communications, Digital Technology and Innovation, Sam George, has directed an immediate suspension of the enforcement exercise being carried out by the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission (PCSRC) and the Ghana Police against unlicensed delivery riders.

The directive, announced in a post on X on Thursday, August 21, 2025, followed widespread public concern after a viral video captured chaotic scenes near the National Theatre in Accra, where angry delivery riders clashed with PCSRC officials over the seizure of their motorcycles.

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According to the minister, while the exercise is consistent with Ghana's existing laws regulating the use of motorbikes for courier services, its enforcement must be accompanied by wider stakeholder consultation and proper public sensitisation.

"I have directed this afternoon an immediate halt to the ongoing enforcement action by the Postal and Courier Services Regulatory Commission.

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"The action, in conjunction with the Ghana Police, is necessary to bring sanity and order to the use of motorbikes for delivery purposes as stipulated by law. However, I believe the Commission needs to do more stakeholder engagements and public education before resuming enforcement. We must enforce the law with a humane face to it."

He further disclosed that in the coming days; he will engage relevant stakeholders to draw up a roadmap for the implementation of the regulations in a manner that balances enforcement with fairness.

AM/SEA