Founder of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) Dr. Paa Kwesi Nduom is alleging that most Ghanaian businesses are forced to work under cover for fear of being victimized.
In a press briefing Thursday, Nduom who lost in his bid to become President in 2012, said:
“Our government and the people continue to pay lip service to the indigenous private sector. Many people find it easier to associate themselves with government to get wealth than to toil in the private sector. Any nation that does this continuously is doomed to servant status in the community of nations.
“A lot of our business people are forced to work under cover, hide their wealth and successes because they are afraid of being victimized. They do not want publicity. How long can we continue to light candles and cover them so the flames go out? How can big, big businesses with potential to provide thousands of jobs to our youth and export goods and services develop if the owners do not want to be seen or heard?
“We need big Ghanaian banks, big Ghanaian farms, big Ghanaian manufacturers, big Ghanaian media houses, etc so that we can have a vibrant job producing private sector here in Ghana. Politics should be about promoting our own to, grow, develop and prosper and not just about winning elections.
“All political parties particularly the ruling NDC must understand that money does not wear party colors.”
Nduom was speaking to a number of issues of national importance.
By: Kasapafmonline.com/Ghana
