General News of Tuesday, 20 June 2017Source: www.ghanaweb.com‘I never said people criticizing mandatory towing fee are narrow-minded’ – Osei Owusuplay videoFirst Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei OwusuContrary to media reports suggesting that the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Joe Osei Owusu described people criticizing the mandatory towing fee as narrow-minded, the Bekwai Member of Parliament has denied the report describing it as untrue. According to the First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, the report has extremely deviated from his argument, adding that he is focused on a wider spectrum which is road safety. He further observed that towing of disabling vehicles will not be effective if left for the vehicle owners, urging the government to renegotiate the cost for implementation. Meanwhile, Deputy Minister for Roads and Transport, Titus Glover, has announced the suspension of the controversial towing tax for vehicle owners until further notice. The Deputy Minister, said the suspension, which is in response to public concerns over the fees, will give Parliament time to reassess the Legislative Instrument supporting the fee.

Source: GhanaWeb June 20, 2017 16:41 UTC