Mathias Bonzo-Ewereko Boateng, the Executive Director of the Centre for Global Affairs and Responsible Governance, has questioned the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) following plans to ban Toyota Voxy vehicles used for commercial transport.
According to the Executive Director of the Centre for Global Affairs and Responsible Governance, he does not understand why the NRSA will ban the Toyota Voxy and not the Okada.
Speaking in an interview on Atinka TV, Mathias Bonzo-Ewereko Boateng stated, “A lot of people feed their families using these cars. You cannot ignore that.
“Which is safer between an okada and these Voxy cars?”
He further urged Abraham Amaliba to rescind his decision, saying, “He should rescind this decision. The way the issue is being handled is not the best”.
Also, a Commercial Toyota Voxy driver has quizzed the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) over attempts to ban the commercial use of the vehicles as a result of their rampant involvement in road accidents.
According to the Commercial Toyota Voxy driver, they will not accept the NRSA directives, arguing that between driving these vehicles and engaging in galamsey, which of the two causes greater destruction to the country?
Speaking in a viral video, the Commercial Toyota Voxy driver quizzed, “We will not accept your directive. Between driving these vehicles and engaging in galamsey, which of the two causes greater destruction to the country?
It is galamsey; all that is needed is for drivers to be advised to stop overspeeding. You cannot come and tell us that you are banning this car from the system. Even though galamsey, you have not been able to stop it”.
Meanwhile, Abraham Amaliba, the Director-General of the National Road Safety Authority (NRSA), has insisted that they will push ahead with plans to ban the use of Toyota Voxy vehicles for commercial activities.
According to Abraham Amaliba, despite mounting opposition from driver unions and sections of the public, they are not bothered as they plan to proceed with a ban on Toyota Voxy vehicles.
Speaking to Citi News on Thursday, April 9, 2026, Mr Amaliba explained, “The mandate is to ensure safety on our roads, reduce crashes, and ensure that we put in programmes that will also ensure that the crashes are reduced.
“So we are not bothered about anybody who thinks that regulations should not be implemented. We are a lawless country. We are so lawless that even if regulations are coming, we seem to be kicking against them.
“I have been sent here to do what is right, and I am going to do it as it is. I am not going to listen to people who are wrongdoers.”
The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) declared that Toyota Voxy vehicles being used for commercial transport in Ghana are operating illegally, citing both regulatory breaches and safety concerns.
Speaking at the presentation of the committee’s report, Abraham Amaliba explained, “The Voxy is meant for intra-city drivers, but we see them crisscrossing the length and breadth of the country.
They are raised, and this affects their balance. We are also being told that the tyres are not suitable for the kind of work they are used for in Ghana”.