The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has expressed support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ‘s proposed policy of implementing a fixed rate on spare parts imported into the country if the party wins the December 7 elections. NDC’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, announced this policy during the party’s manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba, on Saturday, August 24, stating that it would ensure transparency in the charges imposed on imported vehicle consignments.
Speaking to Citi News, the association’s head of communications, Takyi Addo, noted that while the association welcomes the NDC’s proposal, they are still reviewing policies from the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) before making an informed decision.
“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.”
By: Sarah Appiah
