By: Sarah Baafi
The Ryders Don’t Play MC (RDP MC) Ghana Chapter is marking six years of existence with activities centered on road safety awareness, disciplined riding, and community service.
The sixth anniversary celebration was officially launched on February 14, 2026, with a nationwide road safety campaign aimed at promoting responsible riding and fostering mutual respect among motorists, motorcyclists, and pedestrians. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over motorcycle-related accidents, which continue to affect young riders and families across the country.
As part of the ongoing anniversary activities, the club organized a charity and community engagement programme on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Accra. The event brought together orphanages under the club’s care, commercial and street riders, safety agencies, and stakeholders within the transport and insurance sectors.
Speaking at the event, Samuel Bernard Mante, popularly known in the biking community as “Speech” and President of the Accra Chapter, said the organization’s foundation is rooted in service to society.
“Our main aim is to help the less privileged. That is our foundation,” he stated. “We believe that riding must come with discipline, responsibility, and respect for human life.”
As part of its corporate social responsibility, RDP MC has adopted orphanages and continues to provide sustained support beyond one-time donations. Children from these homes were invited to participate in the anniversary programme, which includes recreational activities, meals, and friendly games designed to promote inclusion and joy. The games form part of the celebration activities and are yet to be played, with trophies and awards to be presented at the end of the programme.
The club also used the occasion to engage commercial and street riders, deliberately avoiding stigmatizing labels often associated with them. President Mante emphasized that respect begins with how riders are addressed and treated within society.
Ahead of the February 28 programme, RDP MC organized a road safety training session for rider leaders, who are expected to pass on the knowledge to their members. The training focused on responsible riding, adherence to traffic regulations, and leadership within the riding community. The session was facilitated by the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) of the Ghana Police Service. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) was also invited but was unable to attend.
The anniversary activities received support from corporate and institutional partners. Star Assurance participated by educating riders on the importance of motorcycle insurance and personal safety coverage. Healthcare support for the club is provided by Central Hospital Dansoman, while Wakeford and several individual patrons also contributed to the programme.
Founded by Collins Osei, RDP MC is recognized as Ghana’s first Motorcycle Club (MC). The club is composed of professionals from diverse fields, including medicine, engineering, aviation, marine services, mechanics, and entrepreneurship, all united by a passion for disciplined and responsible riding.
With a strict constitution guiding its membership and a slogan that states, “Respect is earned, not given,” RDP MC says it remains committed to promoting road safety, strengthening the biking community, and making a meaningful impact in society.
