King Amoah
The spectre of unemployment and depleted national coffers is casting a long shadow over Ghana thus prompting a concerned citizen to call for a radical shift in political priorities.
Mr Bright Padmore Agyeman a 74
year old retired agriculturalist has voiced out a. deep apprehension regarding the current economic trajectory which is directly linked to what he described it as dirty politics and a disheartening neglect of the late President Kwame Nkrumah’s vision for industrial self reliance.
Agyeman’s central argument rests on the stark reality of the abandoned factories once a testament to Nkrumah’s ambition to build a robust and self sufficient Ghanaian economy.
He contended in an interview with the Correspondent that the successive administrations have failed to recognize the importance in these dormant industrial hubs with varying degrees of maintenance.
He. said such abondoned projects when revived would serve as powerful engines for job creation and national wealth.
Agyeman indicated that instead of reviving these vital factories which are a direct path to income generation and employment for Ghanaians our leaders are caught in a web of greed and political maneuver, Agyeman stated as his voice laced with frustration.
He pointed to the alleged issuance of import licenses to family members and cronies as a prime example of how economic opportunities are being diverted, exacerbating the hardship faced by ordinary Ghanaians.
The retired agriculturalist questioned the commitment of the current leaders to the welfare of the populace particularly concerning job provisions.
Have our leaders who often boast of their educational achievements truly considered how to provide jobs for the youth?
The escalating unemployment crisis Agyeman stressed is a breeding grounds for societal ills including increased criminal activities, prostitution and a surge in teenage pregnancies.
He further questioned the importance of commissioning smaller basic schools, toilet projects and digitization centers which to him are less impactful projects to enhance the groowtth of the economy.
Agyeman recalled a specific instances of policies that ultimately turned into failure because of alleged dirty politics under. Akuffo Addo’s. regime.
He cited that the Akufo Addo’s administration Introduced One District, One Dam policy which aimed for agricultural abundance but in his view Akuffo Addo failed to deliver on his promise of providing jobs and wealth for the state.
Similarly he expressed skepticism about the potential of the current 24 hour policy proposal highlighting that jobs remain scarce while poverty continue to tighten its grip on the citizens.
Enough is enough, Agyeman declared as he issues a passionate plea to Ghana’s leaders to stop the practices of dirty politics and instead embrace a renewed commitment to revive the abandoned Nkrumah era factories.
He believes that by harnessing the potential of these industrial sites Ghana can embark on a path towards genuine economic empowerment and create a sustainable jobs and foster financial prosperity for all its citizens.
