The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has expressed surprise at calls from certain stakeholders urging President Akufo-Addo not to assent to the recently passed Ghana Shippers’ Authority Act.
TAGG highlighted that the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) has actively engaged with stakeholders since the law’s passage, ensuring that the business community’s concerns are considered.
“TAGG is surprised about the claims of other stakeholders because, the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) started engaging stakeholders the day after the law was passed, and has continued its dialogue on how the law will be implemented to make Ghana an attractive and competitive trading destination. GSA has continuously opened its doors for consultation and engagement on the portions of the law that the business community has expressed concern about.”
In a statement on August 23, TAGG emphasised that the new law is crucial for the broader shipping and logistics sector in Ghana and cautioned that opposing it might only benefit a few at the expense of the majority.
The group urged the President to critically assess and swiftly assent to the law, which they believe will enhance Ghana’s competitiveness in global trade.
“TAGG would like the general public to note that, the new law is in the interest of the multiple stakeholders of the shipping and logistics sector, and any attempt to stifle it would only be in the interest of a few who may not necessarily have the interest of traders at heart. We therefore urge H.E. Nana Addo-Dankwa Akufo-Addo to critically scrutinize the document and expedite action on assenting to the law which by all standards will place Ghana on the global commercial shipping scene.”
TAGG reassured traders that the law would lead to improved prospects for all involved in the commercial shipping industry and encouraged stakeholders with concerns to continue discussions with the GSA.
Find the statement below:
Source: Adomonline
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