70 years of independence, 70 years of broken promises: Otumfuo demands new narrative for Ghana
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated on Friday at the Ghana Business Leaders Conclave held at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA) that "Ghana must now become a nation of builders." He spoke at the event marking UPSA's Diamond Jubilee celebrations. The Asantehene addressed the recurring disappointment of leadership cycles in Ghana.
The Asantehene called for a shift from political rhetoric to building business, from slogans to production, from lamentation to enterprise, and from dependency to value creation. He urged political leaders to create a more enabling environment for businesses to thrive. He warned that economic uncertainty, policy inconsistencies and bureaucratic bottlenecks continue to affect business growth and investor confidence.
Otumfuo Osei Tutu II stated that sustainable national development cannot be achieved without a vibrant and resilient private sector. He added, "Businesses are the engine of economic growth, and governments must create the conditions that allow them to flourish." Ghana will mark 70 years of independence in 2027.
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The Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, addressed Ghana's development at a business leaders' conclave. He spoke of broken promises and the need for a new narrative-but what crucial shift did he say is needed for the nation to prosper?
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