The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association has said that the majority of its members accept the Greater Accra Regional Coordinating Council's decision to move them to Afienya.
This is in contrast to the viewpoint of the National Concerned Spare Parts Dealers Association, which claims it would fight any government move to transfer them to Afienya.
Clement Boateng, the Co-chairman of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Association, said at a press conference in Accra on Thursday [May 12, 2022], "they will continue to pursue the project to its logical conclusion and want the public to know that the executives are not seeking their selfish interests as speculated by the group but to seek the interest and welfare of the people."
"We, the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association, would like to clear the air by responding to the so-called "National Concerned Spare Parts Dealers Association's" press conference held last Tuesday, May 10th, 2022, and letting the public know the true state of affairs regarding the relocation of our business to a more convenient location," he stated.
He said that the topic of relocation has been on the table for more than 30 years, since their predecessors had all requested relocation from successive administrations.
He claimed that the present Executives agreed to keep putting the call out to all potential presidential contenders during the tour leading up to the 2020 election.
He said that upon taking office as Regional Minister, Henry Quartey met with them and the Kokompe people and vowed the government's cooperation by building an ultra-modern West African automotive hub with stores, workshops, car sales centers, banking institutions, and one-bedroom apartments.
stadium, schools, restaurants, and custom bonded goods, as well as a hospital, police station, stores, and a railway line to move commodities from Tema to the site.
warehouse.
"Afienya, Dawenya, Pokuase, and beyond were the projected regions. However, the Regional Minister informed us that the only accessible land is currently in Afienya.
"At one of our general meetings, the message was sent to our members in order to get their feedback on the project. The feeling was overpowering.
Our members have shown their support.