
President John Dramani Mahama will deliver his inaugural State of the Nation Address tomorrow, February 27, 2025.
Commercial drivers in Kasoa in the Awutu Senya municipality of the Central Region are eagerly anticipating his remarks, with a strong focus on import duties for spare parts and fuel prices.
Several drivers expressed their concerns, highlighting the financial burden of high import duties on their operations.
Nana Eshiro Arkoh, the Central Regional Transport officer, emphasized that the high cost of spare parts contribute to road accidents.
He urged the government to review and potentially reduce import duties to alleviate these issues.
As the nation awaits President Mahama’s address, the hopes of many rest on the potential policy changes that could ease the financial strain on drivers and improve road safety.