On Monday, 12 January 2026, the Municipal Chief Executive for Ablekuma Central, Hon. Frank Nkansah, accompanied the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Hon. Elizabeth Ofosu‑Adjare, on a working visit to the bustling Abossey Okai Spare‑Parts Market.
The visit, which formed part of the government’s broader effort to promote fair pricing, protect consumers and bring order to the auto‑parts sector, saw the two officials engage directly with members of the Abossey Okai Spare‑Parts Dealers Association.
During the interaction, Minister Ofosu‑Adjare urged dealers to “reflect recent improvements in the Ghanaian cedi in their pricing” while assuring them of the government’s continued engagement. She commended the association for recent price reductions but highlighted the persistent problem of middlemen inflating prices and misleading customers.
Hon. Frank Nkansah echoed the minister’s concerns, reaffirming the Ablekuma Central Municipal Assembly’s commitment to supporting traders and improving market conditions within the municipality.
In his remarks, the MCE outlined practical measures being pursued by the Assembly to enhance access and orderliness at the market. He announced that by the first week of February 2026 a designated car‑park would be created along the Agbogbloshie stretch to decongest the area and enable car owners to transact directly with shop operators.
“We are determined to create a more organized and efficient environment for both traders and customers,” Nkansah said, adding that the Assembly stands ready to work closely with all stakeholders to support local trade and economic development.
The leadership of the Dealers Association acknowledged the recent price reductions but reiterated their concerns about the activities of middlemen who continue to drive up costs. They called for stronger enforcement mechanisms to curb these practices and expressed optimism that the new parking initiative would reduce congestion, improve security and foster a more transparent pricing structure.
The joint visit underscores a collaborative approach between municipal authorities and national ministries to address longstanding challenges in Ghana’s informal auto‑parts sector.
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