Spare Parts Dealers Call Off Demo Against Ban On Salvaged Car Imports

The Coalition of Car and spare parts dealers and its allied associations have called off their demonstration against the implementation of Customs Amendment Act 2020. The protest had been scheduled to take place today in Tema, Thursday, August 27, 2020. The group earlier contended that the implementation of Act which

will take effect in November will adversely impact their businesses and cause several local artisans within the vehicle importation value chain to go out of business. Secretary of the Association, Kofi Asamoah in interview explained that government had assured them of attending to their grievances, compelling them to call

off the demonstration. “The Ministry responsible for our trade business called us three days, and we had a fruitful discussion. They promised to address all our concerns. So there was no need for us to continue our demonstration.” “When we were complaining about the ban on imported vehicles, and there were no proper

definitions on it, now they have promised to give clear definitions of salvage vehicles. So, in essence, they have promised to settle all our issues for us and we are okay.” Customs Amendment Act among other things, provides incentives for automobile manufacturers and assemblers registered under the Ghana Automotive Manufacturers Programme and prohibits the importation of salvaged motor vehicles and cars over ten years of age into the country.