Leaders in the Binduri District have called on the government to lift the ban on motorbike riding, saying the restriction is making life difficult for residents and disrupting farming activities.
The restrictions were introduced by the Ministry of the Interior after unidentified attackers ambushed a military escort travelling with passengers in Binduri on April 28, 2026.
Binduri District Chief Executive Martin Ariku and the Chief Imam of Bazua, Alhaji Ali Musah, said the decision continues to affect daily life because many people in the area depend on motorbikes for movement.
During Eid prayers, Alhaji Ali Musah offered prayers for peace in Binduri and the nation. He also prayed for President John Mahama and appealed to authorities to review the measures.
According to him, the continued restrictions could hurt farming activities at a critical period in the season and eventually reduce food production in the district.
Mr Ariku shared similar concerns and urged the Upper East Regional Security Council and the Interior Ministry to reconsider the ban.
He noted that many farmers could struggle to reach their farms if the situation remains unchanged.
Residents in several communities across Binduri use motorbikes as their main means of transport due to poor road access and long travel distances.
The government imposed the restrictions after armed men attacked a military convoy escorting travellers through the district last month.
