“Okada Riders in My Area Work Three Shifts Under Mahama’s 24-Hour Economy” — Hajia Alimatu Reveals

According to a report by GHOne TV on Thursday October 29, 2026, Hajia Alimatu Issahak, a member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Communications Team, has spoken about the operation of commercial motorcycle riders, popularly known as okada riders, in her area under a 24-hour economy system.

Hajia Alimatu Issahak stated that okada riders in her area operate a three-shift system to provide transportation services at different times of the day and night. Her statement has drawn attention to how commercial motorcycle operators organise their work to meet the transportation needs of residents.

The three-shift system allows riders to divide their working hours into different periods. This arrangement can help ensure that transportation services remain available throughout the day, including during late-night hours when other transport options may be limited.

The 24-hour economy is an initiative aimed at encouraging businesses and economic activities to operate beyond the traditional working hours. The policy is intended to create employment opportunities, increase productivity and support businesses that can provide goods and services around the clock.

Under such an arrangement, transport operators could play an important role by helping workers, traders and other residents move from one place to another at different times. Okada services are particularly important in areas where access to public transportation may be limited or where passengers need quick and convenient travel options.

Hajia Alimatu Issahak’s comments have highlighted how some transport operators organise their activities to maintain service delivery throughout the day. However, the extent to which the three-shift system operates across other communities was not established in the report.

Her statement has also brought attention to the possible role of commercial motorcycle riders in supporting a 24-hour economy. If properly organised and managed, such transportation arrangements could help meet the needs of people who work night shifts and those involved in businesses that operate beyond regular working hours.

The development provides an example of how transport services can contribute to economic activities that continue throughout the day and night.

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