Co-operative union appeals to MCE

Co-operative Transport Union at Amasaman in the Ga West municipality have made a passionate appeal to the Municipal Chief Executive, Hon Ebenezer Tackie, to help them address a pertinent problem which was adversely affecting their activities and lives of residents in the area.

According to the union, following the creation of new bus stop just close to the Amasaman Lorry Station, it has created a situation where many commuters and passengers in the area do not patronize commercial vehicles at the main lorry station.

Group photograph of the union members

This unfortunate situation, the union asserted, has made it practically difficult for many of the drivers to make their daily sales because most of the time their cars are empty or with only few passengers.

The President of the union, Mr Thomas Mensah, made this appeal at a meeting organised recently to introduce new executives of the union to the members.

He suggested that the bus stop, which was causing problems in the area, should be relocated to a place called Abease at Amasaman.

He said this will help prevent accidents that usually occur at the bust stop since pedestrians especially those coming from Accra will now have to cross the footbridge to their various houses.

This, he said, will help save lives and ensure the safety of both pedestrians and residents in the area.

Continuing, Mr Mensah noted that this decision is considered and implemented it will help generate revenue for the union which could be used for development projects in Amasaman.

“When this done, I believe strongly that it will help create jobs in our community,” stated the union president.

Commenting on the new transport system known as urban transport system, he explained that many people think the government introduced this to cripple private transport businesses.

In his view, he noted that the new transport system will help reduce traffic jams and improve upon our transportation system.

At the meeting members voted and agreed that each member should contribute GH¢100 to enable the union invest in shares which would in turn benefit members.

The union further called on members to pay GH¢60 to be registered fully as members of the union.

For her part, the Director of union, Madam Ayonam, encourage them to support the union to invest in shares stressing that the advantages of such a business venture will not only go to the union but will also be of immense benefit to members.

She also submitted that the registration fee could be paid in instalments.

STORY: MILLICENT YARO