The Chamber of Automobile Dealership Ghana (CADEG) has commended government for the decision to suspend the laying of the intended import restriction on some selected strategic products before Parliament.
The proposed L.I by the Minister for Trade and Industries, KT Hammond which seeks to regulate the import of items such as Rice, Guts, bladders, stomach and intestines of animals, Poultry, Motor cars and many others was opposed by Minority Members in Parliament, GUTA and other stakeholders.
With various important stakeholders opposing the L.I, the Minister for Information, Kojo Oppong Nkrumah announced the suspension of the L.I, explaining that there is a need to get everyone rallying around the proposed L.I because it will ensure that the local production of these items are boosted.
In a statement commending government’s decision to suspend the L.I, CADEG said “We commend the government’s responsiveness to the concerns raised by both Majority and Minority members in Parliament, the Joint Business Consultative Forum of Ghana, and all stakeholders, including CADEG.
“This decision reflects a commitment to dialogue and collaborative policy making that considers the broader impact on the economy both financial and human resource related in the automobile industry of Ghana”, CADEG added.
The statement signed by the president, National Chairman and Executive Secretary, CADEG emphasized the recognition of the necessity for comprehensive consultations, ensuring that policies align with economic objectives while safeguarding the interests of accepted imported used and locally assembled vehicles for consumers in Ghana.
CADEG also mentioned that it remains steadfast in its commitment to engaging constructively with the government to address challenges facing the sector and fostering the right partnership as a strategic partner and eagerly anticipates contributing to discussions that would lead to well-balanced and sustainable importation and locally accepted policies for its members nation wide.
Below is the statement
