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Minister for Roads and Highways, Kwame Agbodza, has taken a firm stance against the soaring cost of cement in Ghana, describing the GH\u00a2120 per bag price as exploitative and unjust to the average citizen. He believes a fairer price would be GH\u00a295.<\/p>\n
Speaking to the media in Parliament on Thursday, Mr. Agbodza said, \u201cIn my view, GH\u00a295 makes sense instead of the so-called GH\u00a2120 cedis, which I call rent-seeking and so much unfair to the ordinary Ghanaian.\u201d<\/p>\n
He expressed disappointment that despite significant economic improvements in recent months, cement prices have remained unchanged, unlike other commodities whose prices have declined.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhilst every other commodity in terms of price has responded to the gains we have all made together as a country and as a people by reducing prices, cement dealers are refusing to pass on the gains to buyers,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The minister warned that the government will reconsider its relationship with cement producers who fail to reflect these economic gains in their pricing, particularly when awarding contracts.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe will be more aligned to producers who are ready to pass on the gains made in the economy in terms of currency stability to consumers,\u201d Mr. Agbodza stated.<\/p>\n
He explained that cement pricing has a direct impact on public infrastructure costs, which are ultimately paid for by the taxpayer.<\/p>\n
\u201cBecause the price of cement is directly linked to the cost of government projects, and invariably, it is the Ghanaian taxpayer who will pay for those projects,\u201d he noted.<\/p>\n
Mr. Agbodza condemned what he described as \u201crent-seeking\u201d by some cement dealers, highlighting the irony of stable prices for basic food like kenkey and waakye while cement remains unaffordable.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is unacceptable that we can all make sacrifices as a country, yet cement dealers refuse to pass on gains to the people. This rent-seeking must stop,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
While he acknowledged the government\u2019s preference for locally produced cement, he cautioned that continued high prices could push consumers toward imported alternatives.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf even Ghanaian cement producers have made themselves the most expensive, what do you think the average person buying cement will do? He will source it from a cheaper source,\u201d the minister remarked.<\/p>\n
Mr. Agbodza further disclosed that government is set to roll out a major road infrastructure programme and will prioritize sourcing materials, including cement, from suppliers offering the most competitive rates.<\/p>\n
\u201cGovernment is about to unveil a massive road infrastructure project. We shall ensure that cement used for government projects is sourced from the cheapest suppliers on the market. It is as simple as that,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n
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