Spare parts traders at Abossey Okai has expressed discontent with the government, citing concerns over the negative impact of recently introduced taxes on their businesses.
They express disappointment, having perceived the New Patriotic Party (NPP) government as business-friendly, only to witness what they deem as harmful taxation measures.
The traders appeal to the government to establish a stable business environment to facilitate economic growth.
“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,” one spare parts dealer said.
“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,” another dealer stated.