A founding member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, is up in arms about why legislators want preferential treatment on Ghana's roads.
He finds it worrying that MPs would even consider legislation to enforce their rights to use sirens and drive devoid of speed limits.
In an exclusive interview with JoySports' Atsu Tamakloe, expressed his bewilderment over the development.
"Look at this sort of thing that came up a couple of days ago, that MPs should be given sirens. And I sat down and I said, what is happening to this country?" Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe remarked.
The Ministry of Transport had previously laid the LI before Parliament to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012. If passed, it would grant Members of Parliament (MPs) and Ministers of State privileges typically reserved for emergency and specialized vehicles.
Specifically, the amendment to Regulation 74 of LI 2180 would allow sirens or bells to be fitted as warning appliances on certain vehicles, including those owned by Supreme Court justices, MPs, and Ministers of State.
He questioned the necessity of such privileges, pointing out that even Chief Justices in the past did not require sirens to carry out their duties.
"If they know they're going to court at eight, they leave their house at six. Do you understand me? What is special about MPs? What is special about High Court judges that they should be given police guards?" he asked.
Dr. Nyaho-Tamakloe also highlighted the current confusion on the roads, where even ordinary vehicles have sirens, exacerbating the situation.
He concluded by expressing his belief in an imminent change in leadership, although he was uncertain about who would lead this change.
"There is only one thing I will say, just as the lecturer said last time, me, I know there will be a change but who will lead, I don't know. Definitely, this party in government now will not be, there will be a change," he added.
Meanwhile, the controversial L.I. seeking to amend portions of the Road Traffic Regulations 2012 has been withdrawn in Parliament.
The Minister for Local Government and Rural Development, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah, withdrew the LI on behalf of the Transport Minister, citing public and stakeholder concerns.
He added that "the withdrawal became necessary based on extensive engagement with leadership."
He further announced, "Mr. Speaker, I would like to move that the Road Traffic Amendment 2024, which was laid on Friday, June 14, be withdrawn... it is so withdrawn."
Also, Dr Nyaho Nyaho-Tamakloe, is not confident in the duo put forth in the party’s bid to secure victory in the December polls.
According to him, no genuine election will see NPP flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, with running mate, Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, emerge successful.
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