The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has dismissed claims by the Alliance of Drivers – Ghana that rising spare parts prices are responsible for the upcoming 20% increase in lorry fares, set to take effect on March 17, 2025.
In a statement, the Association’s chairman, Henry Okyere Jnr, refuted the allegations, stating that spare parts prices have remained stable, with no changes in import duties or market conditions to justify such claims.
“The assertion that spare parts costs are driving fare hikes is false and misleading,” Okyere Jnr said, urging the public to disregard the claims.
He emphasized that stock levels remain steady and that essential vehicle components, including engine oil and filters, have not seen any price changes.
The Association called on the Alliance of Drivers – Ghana to base fare adjustments on factual economic indicators rather than misinformation.
It also urged transport stakeholders to engage in transparent discussions with government regulators to ensure fairness in fare pricing.
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association reassured the public of its commitment to transparency in the industry and cautioned against misleading narratives affecting transportation costs.
Press Statement
March 16, 2025
Disregard False Claims Linking Spare Parts Prices to Fare Increases
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association categorically refutes claims by the Alliance of Drivers – Ghana, alleging that rising spare parts prices are a contributing factor to their announced 20% increase in lorry fares, effective March 17, 2025.
This claim is false, misleading, and should be disregarded by the public.
The Chairman of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association and President of the Ghana Auto Parts Dealers Association, Henry Okyere Jnr, emphasizes that there has been no increase in the prices of spare parts.
There have been no changes in import duties or market conditions that could justify the assertion that spare parts costs are driving transportation fare hikes.
The new government remains committed to supporting the spare parts industry.
Stock levels are stable, and the prices of essential vehicle components, including engine oil and filters, have remained unchanged.
Therefore, any attempt to attribute fare increases to rising spare parts costs is unwarranted and an effort to mislead the Ghanaian public.
We urge the Alliance of Drivers – Ghana to ensure that any adjustments to transportation fares are based on factual economic indicators and not unfounded allegations.
Fare increases should be discussed transparently with all relevant stakeholders, including government regulators and transport unions, to ensure fairness and accuracy.
The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association calls on the general public and transport users to disregard these false claims.
We remain committed to ensuring transparency and truthfulness in matters affecting the transportation and spare parts industries.
Signed:
Director of Communications