Commercial transport operators have issued a strong and urgent appeal to government ministries and parliamentary bodies, demanding immediate action to address the soaring cost of spare parts in the country.
In a press release on September 9, 2025, the operators said they are compelled to call on the Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Trade and Industry, Ministry of Finance, as well as the Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Transport, and Finance, to intervene and ensure that the long-standing issue is resolved.
According to the operators, some time in March 2025, they held engagements with spare parts dealers and government officials during which a firm promise was made to reduce the cost of spare parts to ease the burden on drivers and transport companies.
However, they lament that this commitment has not been fulfilled, with prices still at what they described as “exorbitant levels.”
The statement noted that the high cost of spare parts is making it increasingly difficult for drivers and transport associations to continue operations sustainably. “
We cannot continue to operate under these unsustainable conditions,” the release stressed.
The operators further warned of dire consequences if immediate steps are not taken to address the situation.
They cautioned that failure to intervene will force them to take drastic measures, including possible disruptions in transportation services across the country.
“If immediate action is not taken, we fear that the situation will escalate, and we may be forced to take drastic measures that could disrupt transportation services,” the operators declared.
They therefore urged the responsible ministries to live up to their commitments and ensure that spare parts dealers comply with the promise made earlier this year.
They also appealed to the Parliamentary Select Committee on Trade and Industry, Transport, and Finance to add its voice and hold all relevant stakeholders accountable in finding a sustainable solution to the problem.
“We expect swift action to address this pressing issue. Failure to do so will have severe consequences for our industry and the economy as a whole,” the statement emphasized.
The release was signed by Asonaba Nana Wiredu, Acting Chairman of the Commercial Transport Operators; David Agboado, National PRO; Charles Danso, National Chairman of the Ghana Committed Drivers Association; and Yaw Barimah, PRO of the True Drivers Union.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
