The German car manufacturer signed a MoU with the government of Ghana in 2018 to begin the process of establishing an assembling plant in the country to serve the West African sub-regional market.
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Akufo-Addo unveils first VW assembled cars in Ghana
President Akufo-Addo on Monday officially unveiled the first Volkswagen (VW) vehicles to be assembled in Ghana.
Akufo-Addo unveils first VW assembled cars in Ghana
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Speaking at the unveiling ceremony at the Kempinski Hotel, Akufo-Addo said he was glad that VW cars are finally being assembled in Ghana.
The VW cars cost as low as GHc60,000
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He said it was a matter of pride that Volkswagen has decided “to assemble a number of its brands right here in Ghana, not only for domestic use but also for the West African market.”
“Two years on, we have confounded the doubting Thomases, and I am happy to be here this morning to launch, officially, the first Volkswagen vehicle that has been assembled in our country. It is a good day for Mother Ghana.”
The unveiling ceremony was held at the Kempinski Hotel
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With the cars now ready for the market, Ghanaians can buy a VW vehicle for as low as only GHC 60,000.
President Akufo-Addo said he was confident that the brands being assembled in Ghana were not only affordable, but also of high quality.
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Akufo-Addo delighted with VW assembled cars in Ghana
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“It is gratifying to note that VW is going beyond the ‘Beetle’ to assemble in Ghana other brands, namely Tiguan, Teramont, Amarok, Caddy, Polo, and Passat.
"Volkswagen means ‘The People’s Car’, so I am expectant that the brands being assembled in Ghana will not only be affordable but also be of the highest quality,” he added.
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