We will ensure your safety – President Akufo-Addo promises mobile vendors
President Akufo-Addo has assured Mobile Money Operators across the country of the government’s commitment to protecting them from robbery attacks.
He noted that the instances where Mobile Money operators are attacked and sometimes killed in the line of duty are not acceptable.
Addressing the press at the Jubilee House after his office was petitioned by Mobile Money Agents Association on the development, Nana Akufo-Addo said the state will protect MoMo operators.
“I want to assure you that we will do whatever can be done to create an atmosphere of peace and stability for you to do your work.”
“The attacks and armed robberies are unacceptable. And it is our responsibility to remove such threats.”
However, President Akufo-Addo did not explain in detail how the government intends to do this.
There have been several reports of attacks on mobile money vendors in recent times.
Armed robbers shot and killed two people after robbing a mobile money vendor of his money and phone at Sawla in the Savannah Region On 9th December 2021.
Another mobile money vendor at Sawla is also battling for his life after he was shot by suspected armed robbers on March 26, 2022.
