The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA) has called upon the government to implement decisive measures in 2026 to address the growing presence of foreigners in the country’s retail trading sector.
During a visit to Makola Market by the Minister for Trade, Agribusiness and Industry, Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare, along with Accra Metropolitan Assembly Mayor Michael Kpakpo Allotey on Tuesday, December 23, GUTA National Vice President Clement Boateng made this appeal.
Boateng stressed that the retail trading sector ought to be reserved for Ghanaians in accordance with current regulations.
“Foreigners are increasingly taking over the retail aspect of trade from our citizens. I have therefore suggested to the Minister that the Act regulating this sector should be reviewed and strictly enforced to address the situation next year,” he stated.
