Leader and founder of the Union Government (UG) and businessman Akwasi Addae Odike has hit back at Ghana’s political leadership for what he termed “leadership failure”, noting that this fueled migration among the youth.
He argued that this failure and neglect of their welfare compelled them to travel abroad for greener pastures, where they end up facing xenophobic attacks, among others.
Speaking on Angel FM’s ‘Anɔpa Bɔfoɔ’, Mr. Odike condemned the recent xenophobic attacks on Ghanaians in South Africa, describing them as unacceptable, but stressed that South Africans could have staged peaceful protests against foreign traders without resorting to violence.
Mr. Odike pointed out that “many shops in Okaishie, a major commercial hub in Accra, are now owned by foreigners”.
He accused both the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) of colluding with foreign nationals to take over retail spaces that should have been reserved for Ghanaians.
According to him, this leadership failure has left many young people with no choice but to cross borders in search of greener pastures, exposing them to risks and hardships.
He urged Ghana’s leaders to “sit up and plan well” to create opportunities at home, thereby curbing the mass migration of the youth.
Mr. Odike emphasized that protecting Ghanaian businesses and empowering the youth is essential to safeguarding the country’s future.
Source: Collins Kofi Asante
