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The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has criticized the government for imposing the Emission Levy on Ghanaians, stating that the idea behind this new levy is very weak and imperfect.

The government has introduced a new tax policy on carbon dioxide equivalent emissions on internal combustion engine vehicles. The Emissions Levy, which is contained in the 2024 budget, is in line with the government’s efforts aimed at tackling greenhouse gas emissions to promote the use of eco-friendly technology and green energy.

The head of communication of the association, Takyi Addo, said in an interview with Peace FM that the tax policy is about cars, and since they also deal in spare parts that relate to engines in vehicles, this is definitely going to have a negative impact on their businesses.

According to him, the imposition of a tax on the lives of Ghanaians just because they use diesel or petrol vehicles is unfair to the people of Ghana, and they are actually being dealt with unfairly by the government and unjustly by imposing this tax.

Motorcycles and tricycles are required to pay GH₵75 per annum, while motor vehicles, buses, and coaches up to 3000 cubic centimeters are required to pay GH₵150 per annum.

The spare parts dealers acknowledged the economic impact on motor vehicle owners, calling on the government to intensify public awareness to inform citizens of the environmental benefits of reducing emissions.

He added that, in respect of the decision by the government, they should have engaged some of the stakeholders who deal in spare parts in the country before imposing the emission levy on Ghanaians.