Banking Consultant Richmond Atuahene has urged Ghanaians to seek forgiveness from God for the country’s failure to utilize its natural resources wisely.
His remarks come after President John Dramani Mahama’s call for African nations to become more self-reliant following the withdrawal of funding support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).
Speaking at the Munich Security Conference (MSC) in Germany on Friday, February 14, President Mahama highlighted the need for African countries to reduce their dependency on foreign aid.
In response, Dr. Atuahene, speaking on Adom FM’s Burning Issues, argued that self-reliance remains an unattainable goal for Ghana due to the country’s inability to manage its resources effectively.
“It’s not positive at all. Let me tell you something about our gold mining—only 15% of the gold we mine goes to the Bank of Ghana. Are we normal, or are we sick in the head? We are failing to leverage our own resources,” he lamented.
“We should bow down in shame and ask God for forgiveness because we have mismanaged what He has given us,” he added.
Dr. Atuahene also warned that Ghana is set to face severe economic hardships in 2025 due to its growing debt burden.
“This year doesn’t look good; it will be one of the most difficult years in Ghana’s history,” he predicted.
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