The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has convened a major stakeholder consultation in Accra to review the second phase of the Ghana Automotive Development Policy (GADP II), a strategic framework designed to modernize the nation’s vehicle manufacturing sector. The workshop, held on Thursday, January 23, 2026, brought together regulators, development partners, and industry players to finalize a roadmap that aligns Ghana’s industrial capacity with global shifts toward sustainable mobility.
Speaking on behalf of the Ministry’s Chief Director, Mr. Kwesi Ofori Antwi, Head of Textiles and Garments, emphasized that the revision is essential to keep the domestic industry commercially viable and technologically advanced. Since the inception of the original policy in 2019, Ghana has successfully established eight assembly plants producing both international and domestic brands. However, Mr. Antwi noted that the next developmental stage must address the global transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and the increasing demand for two- and three-wheeler transport solutions.
The proposed GADP II framework aims to diversify the sector without disrupting existing investments in internal combustion engines. It introduces specific incentives for EV assembly, including predictable fiscal regimes and standardized safety regulations. Furthermore, the policy seeks to foster a local supplier ecosystem focused on battery assembly, metal fabrication, and digital systems, ensuring that small and medium-sized enterprises are integrated into the high-value automotive supply chain.
Ruth Abla ADJORLOLO
