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Kennedy Agyapong calls for shift from importation to production
Presidential aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, has called on Ghanaians to focus on local production instead of relying heavily on imported goods.
In a post on his official X (formerly Twitter) account, Mr. Agyapong said Ghana has the capacity to grow and process its own products, especially in the northern regions.
He pointed out that although soybeans are grown in all five northern regions, the country still imports soya drinks from abroad.
According to him, this trend is part of the problem weakening Ghana’s economy.
“We grow soybeans right here in all five northern regions of Ghana, yet we import soya drinks from abroad. That is the problem! Under my leadership, we will not only grow, we will process, produce, and export,” he wrote.
The Assin Central MP stressed that his vision is to build factories in the North, create jobs for the youth, and strengthen the Ghanaian cedi through local production and export.
He added, “Let’s move from importation to production,” emphasizing that industrialization is the key to Ghana’s economic transformation.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Minister for the Interior, Muntaka Mubarak, has disclosed that poor coordination and weak communication among security agencies contributed significantly to the violence recorded during the 2020 and 2024 general elections.
In his address on the findings of the Election-Related Violence Report, the Minister said the task force that investigated the incidents discovered that the lack of proper coordination between security institutions often led to confusion on the ground, resulting in clashes and excessive use of force in some areas.
Mr. Muntaka explained that in several instances, security agencies operated without clear communication channels, which created gaps in response and accountability. This, he said, made it difficult to control situations that later turned violent.
He emphasised that the report had recommended stronger collaboration and improved coordination mechanisms among the various security agencies to ensure effective communication and joint planning during future elections.
The Minister further noted that the report has been submitted to the Attorney General’s Department for legal advice and for determining appropriate compensation for victims and families affected by the violence.
He assured that the government is committed to implementing the task force’s recommendations to strengthen inter-agency coordination, enhance professionalism, and maintain peace and order in future electoral processes.
By: Jacob Aggrey
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced that all mobile loan applications and digital credit service providers currently operating in the country without a license must regularize their operations by June 30, 2026.
In a public notice issued on October 31, 2025, the central bank said it will begin accepting applications from companies seeking to operate as Digital Credit Services Providers starting November 3, 2025.
The Bank explained that all entities offering digital loans or credit services must submit the required documents and meet the licensing requirements before the deadline.
It warned that any company that fails to comply with the directive will face regulatory action.
The Bank of Ghana urged operators and the public to contact its FinTech and Innovation Office in Accra for details on the licensing process or visit its official website, www.bog.gov.gh
By: Jacob Aggrey
