Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Saddique, a former Zongo Minister and has reassured chiefs in the Upper West Region that the north will become Ghana’s agricultural powerhouse in West Africa under Alan Kyerematen’s presidency.
Speaking at a gathering of traditional leaders during the Caravan Campaign Tour, Alhaji Saddique articulated how Mr. Kyerematen’s Great Transformational Plan (GTP) will unlock the immense agricultural potential of northern Ghana.
“When Alan Kyerematen takes office, the northern sector will be transformed into the food basket of the entire nation and beyond, we are blessed with vast arable land and natural resources, and under Alan’s leadership, these resources will be harnessed for the benefit of all.”
He detailed how the GTP aims to revolutionize the agricultural sector, particularly in the regions of the North, where there was untapped potential. “Alan’s new agricultural revolution will not only create jobs but also make Ghana self-sufficient in food production. We will no longer have to rely on imports when we have everything we need right here,” he added.
Alhaji Saddique said the north was brimming with economic possibilities beyond traditional agriculture. “In the north, there is nothing that cannot be turned into an economic asset – whether it’s the trees, the medicinal grasses, or the fertile land. Alan Kyerematen understands this, and his plan will ensure that every inch of this region contributes to national development.”
Saddique drew from his experience as the Zongo Minister during President Akufo-Addo’s first term to highlight the challenges facing the country, particularly the youth unemployment crisis.
“The root cause of our economic woes is poor leadership. We don’t have a shortage of resources – we have a shortage of visionaries to lead us,” he remarked. “Alan is that visionary. He is the nationalist who will create jobs and ensure that every Ghanaian has cash in their pockets.”
He said Alan Kyerematen’s GTP was designed to solve the twin problems of unemployment and economic stagnation by placing job creation at its core.
“When young people are jobless, they become desperate, and that’s when you see a rise in crime and unrest. Alan understands this and has a plan to create sustainable jobs for the youth. His vision will bring peace because idle hands will no longer be the devil’s workshop.”
Alhaji Saddique urged the chiefs and the people of the Upper West Region to support Alan Kyerematen, emphasizing that politics should not be about tribal or religious affiliations, but about electing a leader who could deliver results. “We need a leader who will unite us all, irrespective of where we come from. Alan Kyerematen is that leader. He will make sure that every region, every community, benefits from the national pie. His leadership will ensure that we all enjoy the fruits of our labor.”
Elder Cletus Nyureh, speaking on behalf of the Paramount Chief of Nandom Traditional Area, Prof Edmund Nminnyem Dell Chiir VIII, said they had waited a long time for Alan’s arrival, as they believed in his vision for the country and wished him well in his bid to lead Ghana. The chiefs and elders, on their part, expressed their deep appreciation for Alan Kyerematen’s visit.
