Businessman and politician Dr. Papa Kwesi Nduom have argued that President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo should forbid the serving of imported food and beverages at all official gatherings to increase local manufacturing.
Additionally, Dr. Nduom stated that only locally made foods and beverages should be used in the school feeding programs.
The founder of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) urged President Akufo-Addo to “total ban” the importation of chocolate, soft drinks, fruit juices, fruits, poultry, and meats in an open letter. Rice and sugar imports should be prohibited. All state functions must immediately outlaw the consumption of any imported food or beverage.
“School feeding programs must only use locally produced food and drinks. Take firm steps to ensure indigenous Ghanaian control (ownership) of the financial sector – banking, insurance, investment, pension, and others at all levels.”
“All professional services agreements – architectural, technology, financial, etc., must have at least 25% indigenous Ghanaian participation. All new and renewed concessions for gold, bauxite, oil and gas, diamond, and the timber must have a minimum of 25% indigenous Ghana ownership.
“The digitalization agenda must be placed firmly, 100% in the hands of indigenous Ghanaians and their companies. Give full rights and recognition to Ghanaians who by necessity have become citizens of other countries – to vote, be employed by the state, and compete for elective offices. Will this hurt? Initially, yes. But eventually, we will be a better country, one whose citizens can aspire to prosperity with confidence.” He stated.
Source: Mybrytnewsroom/Joseph Asare
