The Abossey Okai spare parts dealers have alleged that the sale of Tema Harbour by the former president, John Dramani Mahama during his tenure is taking a toll on their businesses.
Speaking to the media, the dealers claimed that the decision by the flagbearer of the National Democratic (NDC) has contributed to the surge in import duties at the port, negatively impacting their businesses and the economy at large.
The spokesperson for the spare parts dealers, whose identities were not disclosed, voiced concerns about the economic ramifications of what they termed as the “sale of national assets.”
They emphasized the adverse effects on their businesses, citing increased import duties that have reportedly resulted from the alleged sale of the Tema Harbour.
“I would like to convey to him that, just as in the past when Ghanaians and Abossey Okai spare parts dealers initially benefited from the Tema Harbour but later sold it to Vincent Ballore for 2.5 billion for 35 years. In a similar vein, Akufo-Addo attempted to reclaim the harbor for the country but faced a demand of about 25 billion dollars. Where can we source such a substantial amount? This predicament is causing hardship, hindering Abossey Okai Spare Parts dealers from retrieving their items from the port.
Furthermore, the spare parts dealers took the opportunity to commend President Akufo-Addo for his efforts in governance, describing his leadership as tremendous.
They applauded various initiatives undertaken by the Akufo-Addo administration that they believe have positively impacted the economy and created a conducive business environment.
The spare parts dealers expressed their endorsement for Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia to be the next President of Ghana.
They lauded Dr. Bawumia’s role in economic management and policy implementation, stating that he possesses the vision and competence required to lead the nation effectively as well as regain the Tema Harbour.
“I implore Akufo-Addo to consider handing over power to Bawumia, as this could facilitate the recovery of the Tema Harbour, enabling our businesses to thrive once again,” he added.
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Abossey Okai spare parts dealers lashes Mahama for selling out the Tema Harbour to Vincent Ballore which has contributed to the high duty at the port, they went on to recommend Nana Addo for his tremendous job and pleaded for DR. BAWUMIA to be made the…
Background
A special report by the Pan-African publication African Confidential exposed how Bolloré Africa Logistics secured the rights to construct and operate a cutting-edge container terminal at Ghana’s Tema Port.
Described as a “lifeline” for Ghana, Burkina Faso, and Mali through the joint venture Meridian Port Services (MPS), the agreement, signed during the tenure of former Ghanaian President John Mahama, faced a ministerial investigation after his 2016 defeat to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
The report revealed that Bolloré influenced Mahama to award MPS a secret container terminal contract, violating procurement laws. It alleged overstated investments, reduced Ghana’s equity, established a container handling monopoly, and reduced government fees by $4.1 billion.
Despite the ministerial committee’s recommendation for renegotiation, the Akufo-Addo administration maintained the criticized contracts. The history of these relations, marked by “serious ethical professional deficiencies,” necessitates a careful review, but Akufo-Addo chose to preserve the contracts, raising concerns about ethical standards and party affiliations.
“The terms of the agreements between MPS and the state are so tilted against Ghana’s interests, concluded the report, delivered to ministers in February 2018, they should be renegotiated immediately. Yet the much-criticized contracts are still unchanged,” Africa Confidential said.
God will punish you for this, you are an npp spokesperson not obossey okay sparepart dealers
Nemesis will catch up with John Mahama
And he wants to again preside over the affairs of Ghana. May God forbid bad thing.
At the end of the day some huge amount of dollars might have gone into the filthy pocket of the Government Official 1. That corrupt guy will never do anything for nothing. He’s prepared to sell out even the whole of Ghana. And such a character want to come back as president. Over to you Ghanaians
At the end of the day a huge chunk of dollars might have gone into the filthy pocket of the government official 1. The guy is so corrupt that he will do not do anything without nothing. He doesn’t care even to sell out the whole of Ghana. And such a character want to stage a comeback
Ignorant fool, Akuffo Addo NPP government brought COVID levy, Getfund NHIL levy, GHS disinfection levy, IRS levy, increased duty rates over 200% with the exchange rate. MPS have created over 10,000 jobs to Ghanaians.
Keep on fooling if after 8 years in government you still blame JDM for your mess Ghanaians with sound mind are watching
Only idiots will believe a story by an anonymous poster and begin to rattle nonsense. 7-8;years after Mahamas exit these thieves are still blaming JM. Ghanaians didn’t vote for NPP to come and lament on what happened or what didn’t happen. If the kitchen is hot get out. Mahama refused to take lessons from Nana and Bawumia. Papa driver and aplanke carry on
These fools will always fooling almost 8 years and you are still talking about JDM continue God will punish all of you.
Some people are so smart that when they are in Power they create an avenue that will feed them from the existing institutions and structures even when they are in opposition. Hmmm
Some people are so smart that when they are in Power they create an avenue that will feed them from the existing institutions and structures even when they are in opposition. Hmmm
It’s so surprising when I see how some people can be fooled to believe rubbish like this. Import duties has nothing to do with a private company operating the Port. Its government that slaps duties, levies and taxes on export and import. The private companies only manages the shipping lines by managing their inbound or outbound goods for a fee. The company then pays taxes to government and also employs Ghanaians to improve the standard of living in the country. So it was a blessing Mahama bestowed on the country with his harbour expansion and NPS Container Services policies. So people should stop fooling.
It’s so surprising when I see how some people can be fooled to believe rubbish like this. Import duties has nothing to do with a private company operating the Port. Its government that slaps duties, levies and taxes on export and import. The private companies only manages the shipping lines by managing their inbound or outbound goods for a fee. The company then pays taxes to government and also employs Ghanaians to improve the standard of living in the country. So it was a blessing Mahama bestowed on the country with his harbour expansion and NPS Container Services policies. So people should stop fooling.
Till date people are still in darkness blaming JDM spare part dealer indeed go on and campaign for the ????
Eeiish Charlie ignorance paa
Useless write up! Infantile thinking
He doesn’t know his facts. Shame