Assent to Ghana Shippers' Authority law - Traders Advocacy Group tells Akufo-Addo

The Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG) has expressed concern over recent calls from certain stakeholders urging President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo not to assent to the newly passed Ghana Shippers' Authority (GSA) law.

According to TAGG, the law is crucial for the protection and advancement of businesses within Ghana's shipping and logistics sector.

In a statement, TAGG stated that the Ghana Shippers' Authority has been actively engaging with stakeholders since the law was passed.

The organization emphasized that these discussions have been focused on ensuring the law's implementation in a way that enhances Ghana's position as a competitive trading destination.

"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," said Kwadwo Amoateng, President of TAGG.

TAGG underscored that the GSA has demonstrated a commitment to taking into account feedback from the business community. This is particularly important as the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) necessary to enforce the law is being developed.

"We believe in GSA's commitment to ensure that the Legislative Instrument (L.I.) which will give effect to the spirit and letter of the law will take all the feedback from the business community into consideration," Amoateng added. "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."

TAGG has urged President Akufo-Addo to scrutinize the law thoroughly and to expedite its assent, which they believe will position Ghana favorably on the global commercial shipping scene. The group also reassured the trading community that the law would lead to better outcomes for shippers and others involved in the commercial shipping business.

"To the general trading public, we can assure you that the law would lead to better fortunes for shippers and all those in the commercial shipping business," said Amoateng.

He also called on any stakeholders with concerns about the L.I. to engage with the GSA through ongoing discussions to address their issues.

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