Traders Advocacy Group calls for immediate removal of Transport Minister over alleged incompetence

The Traders Advocacy Group in Ghana is demanding the immediate dismissal of the Transport Minister, alleging the minister's incompetence in managing the country's transport sector. The group cites excessive charges at ports, high airfares, and rising bus transport fares as burdens on traders and the general public. General Secretary Emmanuel Opoku Acheampong stated that the minister has not effectively managed the sector and provided the example of an air ticket from Accra to Kumasi costing over five thousand Ghana cedis, suggesting ministerial failure.

The group has been raising concerns about high port charges over the past two years, but their calls have reportedly been unheeded, leading to increased operational costs for businesses. The traders are urging the government to review port charges urgently to alleviate the financial strain on businesses and consumers. The group warns that if the situation continues, traders may be forced to pass on additional costs to consumers through higher prices for goods.