- Dr. Bawumia proposes duty-free zones in all regional capitals.
- Aims to boost entrepreneurship, investment, and job creation.
- Currently, Ghana has only one duty-free zone at Tema Port.
- Plan includes cities like Kumasi, Takoradi, and others.
- Part of his campaign to lead the NPP into the 2028 elections.
- Emphasizes broader economic reforms and proven leadership.
Former Vice President and New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has unveiled a bold economic proposal to establish duty-free zones in every regional capital across Ghana.
Speaking during his campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, Dr. Bawumia said the initiative is designed to stimulate entrepreneurship, attract investment, and drive job creation nationwide. Currently, Ghana operates only one duty-free zone, located at the Tema Port.
Under his proposed model, cities like Kumasi, Takoradi, and others would be transformed into duty-free hubs, allowing businesses to benefit from reduced import costs and expanded trade opportunities. He believes the move would unlock growth in local industries and create thousands of jobs.
Dr. Bawumia emphasized that the duty-free plan is part of a broader agenda to revamp Ghana’s business environment. He pointed to his previous tenure as Vice President as evidence of his capacity to deliver results, urging voters to give him the mandate to implement his vision.
The proposal forms a key pillar of his campaign to lead the NPP into the 2028 general elections, with a focus on inclusive development and economic reform.
