The General Secretary of the Traders Advocacy Group Ghana (TAGG), Nana Poku, has disclosed that the group is pursuing legal action over the controversial Publican AI system, even as it intensifies plans for a nationwide protest.
Speaking on Adom FM’s Dwaso Nsem, Nana Poku revealed that the matter is already before the courts, with further proceedings expected later this week.
“We’re currently in court, and on Friday, we will be in court,” he stated, stressing the group’s resolve to challenge the policy through legal means.
He criticised government’s approach to revenue mobilisation, arguing that traders are being unfairly burdened by the implementation of the system.
“When we are doing something, we must do it well. Why do traders always have to suffer when government wants to mobilise revenue? We are tired,” he said.
The TAGG General Secretary warned that traders may shut down their businesses as part of the protest, urging the public to prepare for potential disruptions.
“We will go on leave, so I will urge all Ghanaians to stock their homes. If you don’t have anything, make sure you buy it because all shops will be locked,” he cautioned.
Despite his strong stance, he emphasised that the group’s actions are driven by national interest, calling for broader consultation on the policy.
“We want the interest of the nation to stand supreme, so it will be best if there is stakeholder engagement,” he added.
Nana Poku also expressed regret over the need to protest, noting that the situation could have been avoided with better engagement from authorities.
“I wish there would have been no protest or strike against President Mahama’s government, but the way things are going, he has to sit up,” he said.
He further underscored the importance of traders in the economy, warning that their concerns cannot be overlooked. As part of the planned demonstration, he urged traders across the country to wear red.
“We will prove to politicians that traders are key stakeholders in the economy. We will urge all traders to be in red to express our displeasure,” he said.
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