An increase in transport fares seems to have deepened the woes of many Ghanaians as there has been displeasure in the Akufo-Addo led government.
The various transport unions in the country announced a 20% increment in transport fares on May 8, 2022, due to recent fuel hikes even though the government is yet to assent to their decision.
The increase, according to some Ghanaians is untimely due to the current economic hardship that has led to an increase in goods and foodstuffs.
In an interview with Bryt FM Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma, some agitated Ghanaians complained bitterly about the recent rise in prices of almost every material or product on the market.
“Whenever fares are increased, it will definitely lead to increment in the prices of goods, especially foodstuffs as they are mostly transported from one place to the other”.
“In fact, this Akufo-Addo NPP government will kill us ooo. Every day, prices of goods are increased and it all because fuel prices keep increasing which in effect affect transport” Cross-section of Ghanaians told the reporter.
Prices of transport fares were increased barely two months ago, therefore, the new announcement come as a shock to many Ghanaians.
The reporter’s survey also revealed almost all goods on the market have seen either 100% increment or more, a situation described by many as alarming.
Some shop owners and attendants in Koforidua who shared their views on the matter blamed the constant increment of prices on distributors as they also indicate prices have gone high in wholesale offers.
They explained “almost every week, distributors increase their prices which will adversely affect ours. We go to Accra and many other far places for our goods and products which comes with transportation as well. So imagine the burden we also go through to get products on the market”.
Meanwhile, the Industrial Relations Officer of the GPRTU of TUC, Adam Moro has hinted the decision by the transport unions is yet to be affirmed by the government.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom.com/Kwabena Nyarko Abronoma
