Spare Parts Dealers in Abossey Okai Reaffirm Eviction Order Against Nigerian Traders, Video
- The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association addressed Nigerian traders after issuing a three-day eviction ultimatum
- The Association defended the eviction move by citing the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act 865, which reserves markets for citizens
- The representative stressed the action targets to enforce laws, not alienate Nigerians, highlighting what he claimed was unfair competition
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A representative of the Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association (APDA) has finally addressed the members of the Nigerian Union of Traders Association, Ghana (NUTAG) concerning its recent 3-day eviction ultimatum.
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This address comes after the APDA members, on September 8, 2025, initiated a concerning action to evict foreign retailers, especially Nigerians, from the Abossey Okai market.
YEN.com.gh understands that their outcry came after many local traders accused Nigerians of selling their goods at cheaper prices, claiming they (Nigerians) have easier access to imported goods, superior capital-raising avenues, and, in some instances, evade taxes.
Abossey Okai: APDA Representative speaks on ultimatum
Speaking on this, the representative of APDA, during the meeting with members of the NUTAG, stood by its eviction decree by quoting the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act 865, section 27.
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This Act states that trading in markets, kiosks, or stores is strictly reserved for Ghanaian citizens.
The representative claimed that any foreigner operating a retail shop in markets like Abossey Okai, Makola, or Suame would be doing so illegally.
The speaker further outlined the legal conditions under which foreigners can operate businesses in Ghana.
He said a minimum investment of $1 million in equity and the employment of at least 20 skilled Ghanaians. Even then, he said that they must operate outside the designated markets.
It is important to point out that the minimum investment requirement for joint ventures with a Ghanaian partner is lower, at $200,000 for services and $1,000,000 for trading, but the Ghanaian partner must hold at least a 10% equity stake in the venture.
Speaking further, he emphasised that this action is not against Nigerians or any foreigners but is about enforcing the law.
He highlighted the economic struggles of local traders, including a lack of capital and government support, and high-interest rates, which make it difficult to compete.
Watch the video below:
Abossey Okai foreign traders ultimatum stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh collected reactions from Ghanaians who watched the video on X. Some of the comments are below.
@NJIMGBEANE said:
"This is stupid. These greedy Ghanaian spare parts dealers will kill us with their stupid prices."
@KarlebWoods wrote:
"They want to sack them so they can put outrageous prices on the goods. Wicked and greedy people."
@1___Jose commented:
"They should cancel that law ASAP."
@Happyboy_leo
"Lazy Ghanaians 😂😂 you people want to blame Nigerians for your failure."
Ex-NUTAG president reacts to Abossey Okai saga
YEN.com.gh had earlier reported that the former NUTAG president Chief Nnaji pointed out that if Nigerians are not wanted, then the governments of both countries should issue visas.
Ghanaians online reacted fiercely, citing Ghana’s retail law that forbids foreigners from engaging in small-scale trading.
A Nigerian lady had also lamented, questioning if Ghanaians in Nigeria ever faced similar public mistreatment or threats from Nigerian citizens online.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
