Spare parts sellers in Abossey Okai are dissatisfied with the government, citing fears about the negative impact of increased levies on their enterprises.
They voiced dissatisfaction because they expected the New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration to be business-friendly, only to experience what they saw as harmful taxing initiatives.
The dealers encouraged the government to provide a stable business climate to promote 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,” said another dealer.
