NAPO promises funding assistance to traders at Makola

Accra: NPP promises Empowerment, Funding for traders, SMEs

As the December 7 general elections approach, the Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh, has intensified his campaign in the Greater Accra Region.

His latest tour took him to one of the key constituencies in Accra which is Odododiodio, to interact with traders at Makola and Okaishie markets.

Dr Prempeh outlined NPP’s vision for the country. His message on tax reliefs, a simplified flat tax regime, and improved power supply, resonates with key voting blocs, especially small business owners and women-led enterprises, in the bustling metropolis.

The visit to the Okaishie and Makola markets on September 16, afforded NAPO the opportunity to engage with traders who occupy germane spots in the plans of the next NPP administration.

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s bold vision to implement wide-ranging tax reforms out of which comes the flat tax system is was welcoming news to them.

He also highlighted Dr. Bawumia’s vision to ensure exchange rate stability for business planning and price stability.

The traders appreciated government’s efforts and record in the Free Senior High School policy, restoration of Nursing and Teacher Training allowances, as well as power stability at the lowest increase in tarriffs for businesses, among others, as ways of reducing their burdens.

Key points of his campaign include: Tax Reliefs: Proposing tax reliefs to ease the financial burden on citizens and businesses, fund for SMEs and Women-Led Businesses: Establishing a dedicated fund to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and businesses led by women.

During a rally, NAPO announced plans by the next NPP government to establish a Women’s Trade Empowerment Fund.

“The fund, among others aims to deepen access to credit, a critical issue for small businesses, particularly those led by women,” he told the enthusiastic crowd of party supporters and market traders.

He emphasized that this move is part of a broader strategy to empower women economically, thereby driving national development. In his appeal to both traders and consumers, NAPO also outlined NPP’s vision for a more favorable tax regime.