Thursday, March 19, 2020

#GHANA: Opposition Member Of Parliament Says Used Car Ban Will Cost Jobs

[world politics news]


A member of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) communication team has protested against the ban on the importation of salvaged vehicles into the country.

Daniella Mathias believes the move will render hundreds of thousands of artisans such as local mechanics, sprayers, welders, spare parts dealers and other craftspersons jobless.

She said the activities of artisans businesses within the automotive value chain have over the years contributed hugely to the GDP growth of the country hence the Akufo-Addo government would not be fair if it places ban on their sources of income.

“When he [President Akufo-Addo] was campaigning for votes, he sat 'trotro' [public transport] and begged for the votes of these same people who operate these used vehicles imported into the country,” the vociferous communicator said.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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