The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has shown support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC)’s proposed policy to establish a fixed rate on imported spare parts if the party wins the upcoming December 7 elections.
This policy, announced by NDC’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, during the party’s manifesto launch at the University of Education, Winneba, on Saturday, August 24, is aimed at bringing transparency to the charges on imported vehicle consignments.
In an interview with Citi News, the association’s head of communications, Takyi Addo, mentioned that while they appreciate the NDC’s proposal, they are still evaluating policies from both the NDC and the New Patriotic Party (NPP) before making a final decision.
“Four months ago, former president Mahama visited Abossey Okai and met with the spare parts dealers. We discussed fixed rates, which we believe will address some of our challenges at the port. The fixed rate provides stability, ensuring that charges for a 20-foot container, for example, remain constant over time, possibly for 10 to 15 years. This will help solve some of our port-related issues.
“We welcome the proposal and think it is a positive step, so we embrace it. However, we are still reviewing both parties’ manifestos. While no political party can solve all our problems at once, we believe gradual progress can be made.
“We will thoroughly analyze the manifestos of both major political parties before issuing a definitive statement.”