Businesses
owned by foreign nationals, majorly Nigerians are still in locked
down by Ghanaian traders despite a police order requesting the
re-opening of the shops.
The
closure of the shops we hear is been perpetrated by Ghanaian traders
acting under the umbrella of Ghanaian Union of Trade Associations
(GUTA), has resulted in the closure of petty businesses owned by
foreigners, with Nigerian traders being the most affected in the
current rift.
The
shops have remained closed because GUTA have remained adamant that
their claims are legitimate and are backed up by an act in the 2013
constitution.
GUTA
is acting against the governments perceived slackness in dealing with
concerns with the implementation of a law which bars foreigners from
engaging in petty trading.
Even
with the police ordering members of GUTA to reopen the shops, the
shops have remained closed due largely to the counter argument by GUTA,
citing the Ghana Investment Promotion Act 865 2013, that act
explicitly bars them (foreigners) from establishing businesses in Ghana.
….......
But
Ghanians have businesses in Nigeria and no one is disturbing them.
The real truth is, Nigerians are doing much better than the Ghanians
and they are jealous. Simple.
The
Governments of both Ghana and Nigeria should ensure this whole thing
is resolved so that businesses will not suffer too much, especially
for the innocent Nigerian traders
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