NAPO promises empowerment, funding for trader and SMEs
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) Vice Presidential Candidate, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh popularly known as NAPO has assured traders at Makola and Okaishie Markets in Greater Accra that the NPP party will support, empower and fund traders and small businesses in the country.
NAPO’s tour took him to the Odododiodio Constituency to meet with traders at Makola and Okaishie Market, sharing the party’s vision of upgrade for the nation.
His focus is on tax reliefs, a straightforward flat tax system, and better power supply, which appeals to important voter groups, especially small business owners and women entrepreneurs in the area.
During his recent market visits, Dr. Opoku Prempeh engaged with traders who play a vital role in the NPP’s future plans.
He emphasized Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s ambitious tax reform agenda, which includes the flat tax system, as positive news for them.
He also discussed the goal of maintaining stable exchange rates and prices for better business planning. Traders appreciate the government’s initiatives, such as the Free Senior High School policy, the reinstatement of allowances for nursing and teacher training, and minimal tariff increases for power, all aimed at easing their challenges.
Key aspects of his campaign include: Tax Reliefs: Offering tax reliefs to lessen the financial strain on citizens and businesses; Funding for SMEs and Women-Led Businesses: Creating a specific fund to assist small and medium-sized enterprises and women-led businesses.
At a rally in the Okaishie and Makola Market, a significant stop on his campaign tour, NAPO revealed plans for a Women’s Trade Empowerment Fund. This fund aims to improve access to credit, a crucial need for small businesses, especially those run by women.
