The march was to protest the imposition of a five percent excise tax on all locally manufactured plastic products.

However, following fruitful discussions with the Deputy Trade Minister, Michael Okyere Baafi, the Association has rescinded its decision over assurances given to them.

The President, Ebo Botwey told Adom News the Minister has assured to trigger mechanisms and the procedures to wave off the 5% tax.

Currently, Mr Botwey said the harassment from the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has stopped, with engagements still ongoing with government for a favourable business environment.

However, he has warned the Association will not hesitate to lay down their tools if the government does not fulfill promises made.

Below is the full statement

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The march is to protest the imposition of a five percent excise tax on all locally manufactured plastic products.

This was contained in a statement issued by the Organiser who expressed dissatisfaction with the tax.

The statement noted that, the protest would start from Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, proceed through Accra Technical University, and conclude at the Ministry of Finance.

This follows threats by the Association in June to shut down production in a week if their calls for extensive consultations with the Ministry of Finance over the excise tax were not yielded to.

They noted they are yet to receive a response from the Ministry after sending a letter in April.

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