Founder and leader of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Kofi Akpaloo, has announced his government’s intention to ban the importation of poultry and rice within six months of taking office.
The move is aimed at boosting the local agricultural sector and supporting Ghanaian farmers.
In an interview on Asempa FM, Akpaloo emphasized that agriculture is a key sector of the economy, and his government would prioritize significant investments to increase production.
He outlined plans to identify and heavily invest in about ten of the best local poultry farmers, allowing them to scale up their operations.
Large-scale buyers would be encouraged to source their products from these selected farmers, with the added incentive of competitive pricing and subsidies for those who purchase locally.
Akpaloo stressed that this initiative would not only strengthen local farming but also reduce the reliance on foreign imports, which in turn would alleviate pressure on the dollar and strengthen the cedi.
He also expressed his determination to prevent foreign businesses from dominating Ghana’s market. Specifically, he mentioned that foreign entities like China Mall, Melcom, and large supermarkets tend to flood the market with excess foreign goods, which undermines local production.
To address this, Akpaloo proposed that all items sold in these major shops would be required to be locally produced.
Over time, he suggested that these foreign-run businesses would be shut down and taken over by Ghanaians, creating jobs and wealth for the people of Ghana.
His plan is aimed at reshaping Ghana’s economy to be more self-sufficient, with a strong focus on local production and job creation.
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