The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has voiced its support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) proposed policy to implement a fixed rate on imported spare parts.
This endorsement comes as the country approaches the December 7 elections, where key economic policies are under intense scrutiny.
The NDC’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, unveiled this policy during the party’s manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba, on Saturday, August 24.
The proposed policy aims to establish a transparent and consistent system for the charges imposed on vehicle consignments entering the country, a move that has garnered attention from various industry players.
Takyi Addo, the head of communications for the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, expressed the association’s cautious optimism regarding the NDC’s proposal in an interview with Accra-based Citi FM.
“Four months ago, former president [John Dramani] Mahama came to Abossey Okai to meet the spare parts dealers and we mentioned fixed rates. That is going to solve at least, some of our challenges at the port. It [fixed rate] is a constant value. The 20-foot container which we paid 5000 is fixed. It can be there. 10 years, 15 years—it is fixed. It is there. It doesn’t change. So I think fixed rates are going to solve some of our problems at the port.
“So we welcome it. It is very good and so we embrace it. So far, we are going through their [the NDC’s] manifesto. None of them [political parties] can solve our problem at a go but gradually, we will get there.
“We are going to digest and go through all the two major political parties manifestoes, and we will come out with strong statements.”
Source: Sarah Appiah
