Importers and Exporters Association endorses Kumasi traders strike

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Importers and Exporters Association endorses Kumasi traders strike: Ghana News

The Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana (IEAG) has thrown its weight behind the “sit-down strike” initiated by traders in the Metropolis of the , expressing solidarity with their grievances regarding the prevailing economic challenges.

Mr. Samson Asaki Awingobert, General Secretary of the Association, underscored the significance of the traders' action as a wake-up call for the government and economic managers. He emphasized concerns over “killer taxes,” high business costs, and the depreciation of the Ghana against the , stating, “We owe it a duty to ensure their businesses are protected.”

Speaking to the media in , Mr. Awingobert urged the government to implement measures to address these pressing issues, particularly for the benefit of traders who are members of the IEAG. He also called on the leadership of traders' associations to intensify efforts to safeguard the interests of their members during these challenging times.

Furthermore, Mr. Awingobert encouraged traders nationwide to follow the example set by their counterparts in , urging them to exert pressure on relevant authorities, including the economic management team, the , and the , to address their concerns effectively.

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