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The Minister for the Interior has lifted the ban on women riding motorbikes in the Bawku Municipality and its surrounding areas following advice from the National Security Council.
The decision, announced through an Executive Instrument, permits women to ride motorbikes daily between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
The Ministry of the Interior, however, said the restriction on men riding motorbikes remains in force until further notice as part of ongoing security measures in the area.
In a statement on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the ministry said the decision was taken on the advice of the National Security Council.
“The Minister for the Interior, on the advice of the National Security Council and by Executive Instrument, has lifted the ban on women riding motorbikes in the Bawku Municipality and its environs,” the statement said.
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It added: “Accordingly, women are now permitted to ride motorbikes between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily.”
The ministry stressed that the existing ban on men riding motorbikes remains unchanged.
“However, the ban on men riding motorbikes remains in force until further notice,” the statement said.
The Ministry of the Interior urged residents to comply with the directive to help maintain peace and security in the area.
“The Ministry urges all residents to comply with the directive to ensure peace and security in the area,” it added.
