– Mr Samuel Abu Jinapor The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has actually applauded the Minister of Lands and Natural Resources, Samuel Abu Jinapor, for his diligence to task. The Speaker, for that reason, advised ministers in the existing routine and future ministers, to replicate Mr Jinapor, who is the caretaker minister for Trade and Industry. Mr Bagbin’s commendation follows the discussion of what he stated was “a well looked into” policy declaration on customer defense in Ghana by the minister, who is likewise the MP for Damango. Because discussion on the flooring of Parliament, in Accra, the other day ahead of the Consumer Rights Day on March 15, Mr Jinapor traced the history of customer security over the centuries throughout jurisdictions and its significance to the security of customer rights and the requirement for Ghana to have such a law. He stated “Let me thank the minister for constantly providing parliament prior notification of really crucial interventions he wishes to make especially handling policy and legislation. “I believe the market of the minister requires commendation and I get in touch with other ministers to imitate that fine example, not just in this routine however future programs. “We anticipate that cooperation in between parliament and the executive. It provides us the chance to do adequate research study, prepare and after that make inputs into what federal government wishes to do. “There are a great deal of essential policies we are having obstacles with today due to the fact that parliament was not included at all. We are not just handling products, we are likewise discussing services. “Parliament is the representation of individuals and as you understand, all the power comes from individuals. Some of these concerns, we require to work together so that when it comes up, we will all be in the position to discuss to the individuals since there are a lot of ramifications. “I believe the minister has actually provided a great account of himself and all of us require to applaud him.” Mr Jinapor had actually informed your home that though Ghana’s efforts to safeguard customers preceded its self-reliance with statutes like the Weights and Measures Ordinance, 1896 (Cap 188) and the Control of Prices Regulations, 1949 (No. 25 of 1949), and other post-independence enactments fragmented throughout sectors, the nation was yet to have a law that holistically secures customers. According to him, this state of affairs, long acknowledged as unfavorable, has actually left the marketplace uncontrolled in regards to customer defense, resulting in consistent infraction of customer rights without appropriate treatment. In this regard, Mr Jinapor stated “Government, under the able and prominent management of President Akufo-Addo, is working carefully to guarantee the passag of a Consumer Protection Law”. That Bill, he stated, would “in the coming days” be laid prior to Cabinet for factor to consider and approval, and, consequently, for the factor to consider for your house. “Mr Speaker, the days when individuals depended upon what they produced are long gone. Today, everybody depends, to some level, on items and services offered by others. The marketplace reliance of customers has actually increased substantially, making it important for us to secure customer rights. “With the entering into force of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and as host of the AfCFTA Secretariat, customer security law is more vital now than ever. “It is my hope that when the time ultimately comes, after the Bill has actually travelled through the examination of the eagle-eyed Cabinet of President Akufo-Addo, this august House will completely support federal government to pass this extremely substantial legislation,” Mr Jinapor stated. BY JULIUS YAO PETETSI Read Next February 16, 2023 Enskinment of brand-new Bawku Naba unlawful– Govt February 16, 2023 Read the law well … A-G reacts to CDD February 16, 2023 Ghana wheelchair tennis group assaulted in Nigeria February 16, 2023 Korle-Bu names seclusion ward for transmittable kids after Breanna Fosua Addai February 16, 2023 Govt pays GH cents 1.2 m settlement to 3 victims of Ejura shooting February 16, 2023 LeKMA needs to do the needful!! February 16, 2023 Black Starlets begin camping February 16, 2023 372,780 trainees put under CSSPS February 16, 2023 785 prohibited structures to decrease at Ledzokuku … to permit circulation of water into Kpeshie Lagoon February 16, 2023 Inflation drops partially to 53.6% in January
Govt to press passage of customer security law quickly– caretaker Trade Minister
