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The Ghanaian Diaspora Union in Europe (2GDUE), has asked all presidential candidates to come clear on their promises to reduce charges at the country’s ports to reduce the cost of doing business.

The Union said it would track and hold the party or individual accountable come January 2025.

Flagbearers of the two leading political parties – the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), have both promised to reform fees at the ports to ease the financial burden on importers and enhance business operations.

While the former President, John Mahama, flagbearer of the NDC, has promised to rationalise fees at the ports and scrap needless charges that affect importers, as well as end illegal and excessive shipping fees, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, flagbearer of the NPP, has promised to harmonise port charges to align with regional ports, particularly Lome-Togo.

Addressing a news conference in Accra, on Tuesday, Mr Ibrahim Isshak, President of the GDUE, said such promises were too vague and general.

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