The Vice Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Matthew Opoku Prempeh says the government will prepare auto mechanics to make them functional for the auto revolution about to happen in the country.

He said the “government would position auto mechanics with the needed skills ahead of the auto revolution”.

Addressing the leadership of Garages at Suame Magazine in the Suame Constituency of the Ashanti Region on Thursday, November 28, he said the global auto industry is rapidly heading towards digitalization.

Dr Prempeh aka ‘Napo’ therefore stressed the need for auto mechanics in the country to also be properly trained and equipped so that they wouldn’t become redundant.

“We are already providing training as part of technical education for the youth” he indicated.

“In a few years, these vehicles that you are repairing would be phased out from the system as the global auto industry is heading to the manufacturing of electronic cars.

“Because the NPP has the interest and the welfare of the auto mechanics at heart, we have plans to train you ahead so that you will still be useful”, Dr Prempeh announced.

He added, “The manufacturing of these old cars will definitely stop soon. We shall therefore support garages to get prepared for the digital era so you don’t lose out in business”.

Napo also said the challenges facing importers in the country, regarding the constant changes of import duties at the nation’s port of entry, would soon be a thing of the past.

“Import duties keep changing at the ports, and this creates problems for importers. Dr Bawumia, when elected as president, will introduce a fixed duty system to stop this problem.

“With the fixed duty, you will know the cost of your duty before the container carrying your goods arrives at the port. This will help you to plan well. It’s for credibility and stability”, said Napo.