The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has accused the government of reopening the country’s cement import market, warning that the move could disadvantage domestic producers and increase competitive pressure.
Speaking at a meeting with the Ghana Employers Association, Michael Okyere Baafi, Ranking Member of Parliament’s Trade and Industry Committee, said the current administration had relaxed restrictions that previously limited cement imports and the entry of new market participants.
According to Baafi, earlier policies were designed to protect local manufacturers from unfair competition and prevent the circulation of substandard products. He argued that easing these measures risks increasing imports and undermining investment in domestic production capacity.
The comments come amid broader debate over conditions in Ghana’s cement sector, where producers have faced rising operating costs, currency volatility and ongoing pricing pressures in recent years.
While the government has yet to respond directly to the criticism, it has previously supported market liberalisation as a means of ensuring supply and maintaining competitive pricing.
