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The Minister of Trade and Industry, Kobina Tahir Hammond, has conveyed his sense of betrayal by the Minority in Parliament regarding the laying of the Legislative Instrument (L.I) aimed at restricting the import of certain strategic products.
In an interview with JoyNews’ Evans Mensah on Monday, November 27, Mr. Hammond expressed disappointment, outlining that a mutual agreement had been reached with the Minority side concerning the planned laying of the L.I., which seeks to impose limitations on 22 specific products.
Mr. Hammond highlighted a meeting chaired by Dominic Ayine, where he claimed that the Minority expressed concerns about certain items listed in the L.I. However, according to the Minister, after incorporating their suggestions, the Minority indicated satisfaction with the proposed regulations.
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Citing the Committee’s report, he emphasized its conclusion stating that there seemed to be no reason to believe that the draft regulations were outside the parameters stipulated under Article 11 Clause 7 of the Constitution and the Standing Orders of Parliament.
Expressing his frustration, the Minister accused the Minority Leader of duplicity for now opposing the move, describing the situation as feeling "stabbed in the back". When asked if he felt betrayed, he responded affirmatively, indicating his disappointment with the turn of events.
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Mr. Hammond also alluded to his belief that laying the L.I before the House was not in line with the appropriate protocol since it was based on a substantive Act that had already undergone parliamentary scrutiny. Despite his misgivings, he noted his compliance with the process while expressing his skepticism about its logic.
Additionally, in a separate development, six business associations collectively submitted a petition urging Parliament to reject the import restrictions bill put forth by the Ministry of Trade and Industry. The business groups, including the Ghana Union of Traders Associations (GUTA), Food and Beverages Association of Ghana (FABAG), Importers and Exporters Association of Ghana, and others, expressed concerns that the proposed legislation could lead to adverse effects on their businesses, potentially leading to price disruptions and impeding the smooth flow of goods.
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