Drivers affiliated with the True Drivers Union claim they are facing government threats to seize their terminals should they decide to raise fares in response to increases in fuel prices, spare parts, and other essentials.
Yaw Berima, the Union’s Public Relations Officer, revealed in an interview on Abusua FM’s Abusua Nkommo program with Kojo Marfo that officials issuing these warnings are adamant about preventing any actions by driver unions that could tarnish the government’s reputation.
“The government has informed us that if we continue to increase lorry fares and bring them disgrace, they will close all our terminals in the country and render us jobless,” he divulged.
Yaw Berima stated that the drivers had chosen to keep quiet in order to continue their transportation company in order to survive, despite being shaken by the threats.
“We do not have lands that we are operating on; all the lands belong to the various assemblies. You can’t argue with someone who has chewed a crab before if he says he can chew a calabash.”
“Someone who was able to collapse radio stations and banks, we cannot argue with them as to whether they can do it or not. We have decided to remain silent,” he said.
Barima however, took it out hard on the government, arguing that no sensible driver would support the ruling party after such threats.
He went on to issue a stern warning to the Agriculture Minister, Bryan Acheampong, regarding statements about not conceding power to any other party that wins the elections, asserting that such tactics would not be tolerated by voters.
“Those childish talks and threats will not wash in this upcoming general election. Ghanaians will vote, and they will not vote for you. No sound driver will vote for the NPP. If another candidate wins and the government says they won’t give him the mandate, we will see what happens in the country,” he dared.