NPA hints of possible increase in petroleum prices

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John 11 years ago

If it has really become neccessary,the increament should not be too high n lorry fares too must be properly adjusted so as to check cheats from commercial drivers

If it has really become neccessary,the increament should not be too high n lorry fares too must be properly adjusted so as to check cheats from commercial drivers
NEMESIS, UK 11 years ago

Nigeria traders cry foul
Business News of Monday, 11 February 2013
Source: Daily Guide

The Nigeria Union of Traders Association Ghana (NUTAG) is unhappy with the closure of the shops of some of its members by officials o ...
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Nigeria traders cry foul
Business News of Monday, 11 February 2013
Source: Daily Guide

The Nigeria Union of Traders Association Ghana (NUTAG) is unhappy with the closure of the shops of some of its members by officials of the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

Over 40 shops belonging to Nigerian traders in the Okaishie Market area in the Central Business District of Accra were closed down on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 and traders were ordered to vacate the place without an alternative.

A notice signed by K.N. Atuahene, which was pasted on the shops titled, “NON GHANAIANS ENGAGED IN TRADING IN MARKET PLACES read, “It has come to the notice of the taskforce that you are engaged in trading activities in the market place. Your activities contravene section 18 of GPIC Law 1194 (Act 478).

Please take notice that your continuous operations from the market will no more be countenanced and that your shop has been permanently closed from today.

In case you have any difficulties related to the actions of the task force please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned at the Ministry of Trade and Industry.”

However, the aggrieved persons claimed they were mistreated at the Ministry when they approached the officials for dialogue.

Some of the affected persons, who spoke with CITY & BUSINESS GUIDE, said they were being maltreated contrary to the Economic Community of West Africa States (ECOWAS) trade laws.

Meanwhile, Chinese and Lebanese have been allowed to trade openly even though they are not part of ECOWAS.

Deacon John Igwe Ukala, the president of the group, equated the treatment being meted out to them to the reintroduction of the Aliens Compliance Law under the Busia regime.

He insisted that once Ghana is a signatory to the ECOWAS treaty, it is obliged to treat persons from the ECOWAS region like Ghanaians since its citizens also receive same treatment abroad.

He called on both the Nigerian and Ghanaian governments to prevail upon the Trade Ministry to rescind its decision.

Deacon Ukala said they may have to go to the ECOWAS court to seek redress if the situation does not improve.

Deacon Ukala said even though he had lived in Ghana since 1971, it has been difficult for him to naturalize, adding that the processes are cumbersome.

Damiaw Uduba said he paid over GH¢25,000 as goodwill for his shop for a 10-year period and operated his bicycle spare parts business for only two years.

The closure of his shop, he noted, had negatively affected him, stressing that he failed to raise the needed amount of money to pay his children’s school fees.

Ghanaians were not even trading in the bicycle parts then but they even trained some Ghanaians, who are now plying the same trade. Asking them to leave now to make indigenes take over is definitely cruel and unfair, he indicated.

He said should they move to a new location, the authorities would ask them to vacate the place.

He therefore advised the ministry to create an ECOWAS market to solve the issue.

If the Trade Ministry insists on the action, we would have no option than to relay the information to our relations back home to replicate the action against Ghanaians in Nigeria, Uduba said.

Prince Ugochukwu Uzokwu, who also has lived in Ghana since 1997, said the ECOWAS mediation proved unsuccessful.

He entreated ECOWAS to take up the matter which he said was assuming a rather serious dimension.

All the aggrieved persons backed their claims with their business registration documents, resident’s permit and other information, which indicate that they are honouring their tax obligations.

Irene Nnadi, a widow, recalled how she struggled to take care of her children.

She said her husband, who lived in Ghana for over 15 years and died last September, started the shop but she took over the business after his death.

Mrs. Nnadi explained that the closure of the shop had adversely affected her.

The Nigeria High Commission is yet to make an official statement on the matter.
Say the TRUTH 11 years ago

THIS IS WHAT THE NDC SO CALLED SPOKESPERSONS, ANALYST, AND REPS AT THE VARIOUS RADIO STATIONS LOOK FOR AND CRITICALLY ANALYSED IF IT IS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TO PRIORITIZE THIS SITUATION OF SUBSIDIZIING FUEL IN BILLIONS OF C ...
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THIS IS WHAT THE NDC SO CALLED SPOKESPERSONS, ANALYST, AND REPS AT THE VARIOUS RADIO STATIONS LOOK FOR AND CRITICALLY ANALYSED IF IT IS IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TO PRIORITIZE THIS SITUATION OF SUBSIDIZIING FUEL IN BILLIONS OF CEDIS WHEN IT CAN RATHER AS GHANAIANS PAY FOR THE RIGHT MARKET FULE PRICE SO THE GOVERNMENT CAN HAVE THE SAVED MONEY TO EMBARK ON INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT ON ROADS, WATER, ELECTRICITY, HOSPITALS, SCHOOLS ETC..... TO EASE THE EVER GROWING NATIONAL DIFFICULTIES IN THE ECONOMIC/INDUSTRIAL/BASIC SUPPLY OF THIS ENGINE OF GROWTH OF NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT!!!!!
Adams 11 years ago

The beginning of the demise of Ntafuor regime. Bring it on and mahama will be finished for ever!!

The beginning of the demise of Ntafuor regime. Bring it on and mahama will be finished for ever!!
Tokyo !! 11 years ago

Ego be keke !!

Ego be keke !!
YEBOAH 11 years ago

VERY GOOD TO HEAR THIS WE ALL HAPPY FOR THAT N D C WE DEY INCREASE K3K3 HAHAHAH MAHAMA TANI BA HE GO THIEVES K3K3

VERY GOOD TO HEAR THIS WE ALL HAPPY FOR THAT N D C WE DEY INCREASE K3K3 HAHAHAH MAHAMA TANI BA HE GO THIEVES K3K3
MAHAMA MORE CORRUPT NOW 11 years ago

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DAN 11 years ago

gas is even high at $3.50 in america! But ghanians are being ripped off because of tax and poor refining ability..Now that oil has been produced since 2007 in ghana. GNPC should be selling oil to Tema oil first!

gas is even high at $3.50 in america! But ghanians are being ripped off because of tax and poor refining ability..Now that oil has been produced since 2007 in ghana. GNPC should be selling oil to Tema oil first!
Mankind 11 years ago

So, Mr. Alex Mould is saying that the government inability to sustain the strength of the Cedi should be a punishment to Ghanaian consumers....I think the governor of Bank of Ghana should be relieved of his job first. In this ...
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So, Mr. Alex Mould is saying that the government inability to sustain the strength of the Cedi should be a punishment to Ghanaian consumers....I think the governor of Bank of Ghana should be relieved of his job first. In this case K.B Amissah-Arthur should explain his incompetence. He has already been rewarded as the Vice-President. Lord have mercy!! Ghana oh Ghana.. what else can one say??
Whatever 11 years ago

Alex mould should also explain to us why we spend and tap oil here in Ghana yet we don't consume that oil to satisfy our oil demands. We are not fools and we won't accept any further increase

Alex mould should also explain to us why we spend and tap oil here in Ghana yet we don't consume that oil to satisfy our oil demands. We are not fools and we won't accept any further increase
Kofi 11 years ago

It is okay since any profit made will go back to the people through the Better Ghana Agenda. I'm surprised that whatever is complaining. What will happen if the prices go up? Nothing we shall all accept it...like we have done ...
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It is okay since any profit made will go back to the people through the Better Ghana Agenda. I'm surprised that whatever is complaining. What will happen if the prices go up? Nothing we shall all accept it...like we have done all these years.
HH 11 years ago

ALL THE SUV'S ON THE ROAD AND GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZING GAS PRICES FOR WHAT. GHANAIANS NEED TO STARTING BEING ACCOUNTABLE AND PRUDENT AS WELL AS MINDFUL REGARDING GLOBAL CRISIS HITTING EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD.

ALL THE SUV'S ON THE ROAD AND GOVERNMENT SUBSIDIZING GAS PRICES FOR WHAT. GHANAIANS NEED TO STARTING BEING ACCOUNTABLE AND PRUDENT AS WELL AS MINDFUL REGARDING GLOBAL CRISIS HITTING EUROPE AND THE REST OF THE WORLD.
Remove Indenity Clause 11 years ago

The money that is being stolen by government officials especially kick backs,perdium and judgement debts cost more that the subsidy.

The money that is being stolen by government officials especially kick backs,perdium and judgement debts cost more that the subsidy.
KOFI, Yonso 11 years ago

I would like to urge the state administrators to borrow idea about how to critically manage the economy of Ghana with respect to petroleum issues.

I would like to urge the state administrators to borrow idea about how to critically manage the economy of Ghana with respect to petroleum issues.
KNYC (USMC) 11 years ago

This is better GHANA for you.There are more to come. 25% depreciation of the cedi in 4 yrs, this is the reasons why many ppl rejected the free Education for quality Education. MORONS.

This is better GHANA for you.There are more to come. 25% depreciation of the cedi in 4 yrs, this is the reasons why many ppl rejected the free Education for quality Education. MORONS.
OBOATANTO 11 years ago

DEAR KNYC, DON'T YOU KNOW THE NDC PEOPLE ARE NOT CHEAP? WHEN THEY STEAL, THEY DO IT THE BIG WAY. AND BECAUSE THEY ARE SURROUNDED BY INFIDELS, ROBBERS AND SEMI-LITERATES, THEY DO EVERYTHING THE WRONG WAY. THEY SHOULD GO AHEAD ...
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DEAR KNYC, DON'T YOU KNOW THE NDC PEOPLE ARE NOT CHEAP? WHEN THEY STEAL, THEY DO IT THE BIG WAY. AND BECAUSE THEY ARE SURROUNDED BY INFIDELS, ROBBERS AND SEMI-LITERATES, THEY DO EVERYTHING THE WRONG WAY. THEY SHOULD GO AHEAD TO REMOVE THE SUBSIDIES. IT IS THEIR ILLITERATE SUPPORTERS WHO ABHOR FREE EDUCATION THAT WILL SUFFER THE MOST.
sam, Bern 11 years ago

It is unfortunate that we have a system that make the majority of Ghanaians to give power to people like the president and they tend to be doing nothing to help us but use that power to enslave us by imposing heavy taxes on u ...
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It is unfortunate that we have a system that make the majority of Ghanaians to give power to people like the president and they tend to be doing nothing to help us but use that power to enslave us by imposing heavy taxes on us througth fuel levies.
It is of no use to increase worker salary by ssss and tend to increase utilities and inflation.
It is a viciouse cycle that our colonia leaders have no education to deal with because we are paying them to maintain it on us.
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OBOATANTO 11 years ago

GO ON GOVERNMENT, REMOVE THE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE YOUR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES. AFTERALL, THAT'S WHY GHANAIANS VOTED YOU INTO POWER.

GO ON GOVERNMENT, REMOVE THE SUBSIDIES TO INCREASE YOUR SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES. AFTERALL, THAT'S WHY GHANAIANS VOTED YOU INTO POWER.
wofa yaw 11 years ago

This is indirect robbery, 1.what is the tax component every 4.5 lit of fuel? 2.How many times have published the their statement? 3.When will they come publish the road toll account after the 1000% increased? You will one day ...
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This is indirect robbery, 1.what is the tax component every 4.5 lit of fuel? 2.How many times have published the their statement? 3.When will they come publish the road toll account after the 1000% increased? You will one day laugh with your wrong mouth. The Almighty is watching you and one day.......

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