Bawku: Interior Ministry lifts ban on women riding motorbikes

The Minister for the Interior has removed the restriction preventing women from riding motorbikes in the Bawku Municipality and nearby communities following recommendations from the National Security Council.

The decision, which was announced through an Executive Instrument, allows women to use motorbikes between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. each day.

However, the Ministry of the Interior clarified that the ban on men riding motorbikes in the area remains in effect until further notice as part of ongoing security measures.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, the ministry said the decision was taken based on advice from 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.

It further announced that women are now permitted to ride motorbikes daily from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

The ministry reiterated that the restrictions on men remain unchanged.

“The ban on men riding motorbikes remains in force until further notice,” it stated.

Residents have been urged to comply with the directive to support efforts aimed at maintaining peace and security in the area.