Afrobeat Artiste, Wendy Shay has appealed to President Nana Akufo-Addo to do something about the exorbitant import duties imposed on cars.
Officially known as Wendy Asiamah Addo, the singer shared the frustrations many individuals encounter when importing cars into the country.
In a tweet, Wendy Shay wrote; “Your excellency @NAkufoAddo Mr president, I know you have the welfare of Ghanaians at heart but can you please do something about import duties, especially on cars?”
Addressing the high import duties on cars, Wendy Shay drew government’s attention to the stark contrast in prices between purchasing a vehicle in the United States and the additional costs incurred due to duty charges upon importation.
She further explained, “The import duties on cars are way Outrageous. You buy a car in the US for $35,000 (397,707.10 Cedis) and pay $30,000 USD (340,891.80 Cedis) as a duty. Please do something, Mr President”
Wendy Shay’s plea to President Nana Akufo-Addo stems from a belief that reducing the import duties on cars would greatly alleviate the financial strain on Ghanaians seeking to own vehicles.
