The current economic condition of Ghana and thus, the average Ghanaian is very low. People have been complaining since the beginning of this year even though the economy and our cedi was performing not better but quite good on the international scale. What at all happened? According to our dear leaders, the blame should be shifted on the consequences of the Russia- Ukraine war. A bit of blame was also imposed on the global pandemic, covid19.
Even though a lot of economist and analysts in the country have said a lot about it, still the problem is persisting. Few days ago, many young Ghanaians took their grievances to the streets through demonstration just trying to express the sentiments to the Government. I must say that this is not the first of its kind. It firstly started with fix the country and now Kumepreko. What is the way forward.
It is now now clear that our local currency, which is the cedi is now amongst the worst performing currencies in the world. The rise in the value of the Dollar has led to the detriment of the cedi, thus resulting in economic hardship. One may ask that, why is the rise in the Dollar bring about hardship in Ghana. The answer is simple, Ghanaians import too much but export too little. The problem is now the cedi value depreciation alongside the rise in the prices of fuel in the international market has also impacted the country a big time. This has led to hikes in the fare of the road transport in Ghana and even elsewhere. So today, even locally produced agricultural products like cassava, yam, pepper and others are very expensive due to high cost of transport.
At this juncture, it is required of the Government to put in place swift ideas and plans to calm things down. I my own way, I think Ghanaians need to hear something promising from the Nana Addo led administration. Below are some of the factors I would consider incase I am in the shoes of the President even in this time of demonstrations. Before you scroll down please firstly click on the +Follow button to receive more news and updates when I publish.
Firstly, I would appear to the people from time to time. In hard times like this, one best way to stay committed to your followers is to get nearer to them through dialogue. I would make sure press conferences are held for people to ask questions and also bring out their ideas. A leader in times like this should be a listening leader, let your people know that you sympathise with them in all that they are going through and you have the ambition to bring an end to it.
Secondly, I would focus on the development of the agricultural sector and most importantly, local foods. Why should a country like Ghana with rich soil and good climate rely greatly on other countries through importation of food. What can’t we plant ourselves? Today, traders travel to Cote d’Ivoire, Burkina Faso and others just to import common tomatoes, onions and others, this is so pathetic. The government should be ready to invest in the local farmers to produce the local foods. Why should we import even wheat and flour from foreign countries. We have the land and the people, what is preventing us from planting and reaping the products ourselves and even exporting the surplus. The current situation in Ghana according to me has exposed our flaws a big time. We have now realised all our weaknesses. Relying on taste for foreign goods and services will give you nothing but the collapse of your self. I would call all msjor stakeholders who are ready to enter in agriculture business and support them to prosper if I were the President.
Thirdly, cut down expenses and duplicate ministries. As a government, calming the hearts of the people whilst your expenses and way of life impose lots of cost of the Ghanaian will bear no fruit. Recently, the President has been booed on numerous occasions. In one of the videos, a young lady expressed that, “You will tell us these are hard times yet you still ride in heavy convoys”. In that video only, I could count about forty expensive cars following the President. This is not the first time we are complaining yet what do we see from our leaders, the same either from the NDC or NPP.
Also, sack all under- performing ministers and other appointees. As a government, I would not not rely on the fact that, this position should be held bu this person or that person. Make sure those who are not delivering on the job are replaced with new one especially when the pressure in coming from the people themselves to sack someone.
Lastly, what I will conclude is that, Ghanaians should calm down even in these times of hardship. There is light at the end of the tunnel only if our leaders are willing to head on the course and in all, there is still hope that Ghana will bounce back from tge economic crises. In God we trust.
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