Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association chairman, Henry Okyere

The Abossey Okai Spare Parts Dealers Association is championing a bold move to locally manufacture oil filters in Ghana.

According to the association’s chairman, Henry Okyere, discussions with potential investors are already underway, aiming to reduce the country’s reliance on imported parts.

“Our aim is to change the narrative,” he said.

“We want to ensure that, in our time, Ghana produces oil filters locally, shifting from import dependency to local production.”

Speaking at the West African Automotive Show in Nigeria, Okyere highlighted the economic impact such a move could have, from job creation to stabilizing the cedi.

He emphasised the need for public-private partnerships to develop a complete value chain for the spare parts industry in Ghana.

“We want to move beyond trade to actual production. Ghana has the capacity to become a hub for auto parts manufacturing in West Africa,” he stated.

Okyere also highlighted the association’s success in connecting with shaft and crank sellers offering products at more affordable prices, describing it as a step toward making the industry more competitive and accessible.

The association is also advocating for Ghana to host the annual WAAS expo in the near future.

In a related statement, the Kumasi Chamber of Commerce has called for stronger government support for local manufacturers like Kantanka.

“We need to pay attention to our own,” Abaase stated.

“With the right support, companies like Kantanka can scale up production and contribute significantly to our economy.”

AM/KA