The Chief Justice, Georgina Theodora Wood has announced that a special court will be set up to prosecute foreigners who are involved in retail trade in Ghanaian markets.
The Ghana Union of Traders Association (GUTA), in June, directed all foreign traders involved in retail trade in the country to leave as their operations were in contravention of the Ghana Investment Promotion Centre (GIPC) Act.
[contextly_sidebar id=”3znf8AdCLyDLYabNk8SUEMWKx2tZLGV0″]Most of the traders ignored the directive, leading to the inauguration of an inter-agency task force by the Trade and Industry Ministry, which was to ensure that no foreigner engages in retail trade in market places.
The announcement by Madam Woode when newly sworn-in Trade and Industry Minister Dr. Ekow Spio-Garbrah and some members of the task-force paid her a working visit.
The Chief Justice also stated that the mandated courts, when set up, could sit on Saturdays as well in order to effectively prosecute those cases.
Dr. Ekwow Spio-Garbrah, on his part, cautioned Ghanaians who collude with the foreigners to desist from such practices as they are equally liable for prosecution under the law.
Citi business news checks have revealed that the prosecution of offenders by the courts will commence in November, barring any last minute changes.
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By: Edwin Kwakofi/citifmonline.com/Ghana