Spare parts traders in Abossey Okai are expressing dissatisfaction with the government, citing concerns about the adverse impact of newly implemented taxes on their businesses.
They are disappointed, as they initially perceived the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government as business-friendly, only to witness what they describe as detrimental taxation measures.
The dealers are urging the government to establish a stable business environment to support economic growth.
According to one of the spare parts traders,“The country and everything in it are messed up, and everything has changed, right down to the food we eat. Everything is being taxed, and we don’t see what the tax is being used for. I am paying GH¢6,000 for a container, and a part I used to sell for GH¢5 is now GH¢20.”
Another dealer added, “Some two years ago, we were selling Toyota Vitz for GH¢35,000, but it is now selling for GH¢70,000, and the cost of spare parts has also shot up due to high import duties and the unstable exchange rates, and all we look forward to is voting this government out.”
