By: Daniel Asare
Traders who deal in second-hand electrical appliances at Lapaz a suburb of Accra have expressed worry over decline in patronage of their wares.
Amidst growing concerns raised over depreciation of the cedi in addition to nuisance taxes, which has affected the success and sustainability of their businesses, these frustrated traders are calling on government for immediate intervention.
According to the Energy Commission, Ghana has become a dumping ground for the importation of second-hand electrical appliances which consumes more electricity.
They have rolled out measures to embark on an exercise aimed at halting the importation of these items.
President of the Concerned Second Hand dealers Association of Ghana, Daniel Asare who has expressed worry over a decline in the patronage of inferior goods has called on government to lift the ban on its importation.
“The exchange rate is very high; by so doing it is crippling our businesses. When you importing something after you pay your duty, there are so many taxes accumulates for you to pay your duty. So we used to say the duty is too high, normally is not the duty but the taxes. He said
His counterparts, Samuel and Derrick Asare also shared similar concerned.
These traders will heave a sigh of relief if government intervenes to save their business from suffering a nosedive.