Former Secretary of the Inter-Ministerial Committee against Illegal Mining (IMCIM), Charles Bissue, has expressed his endorsement for New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer hopeful and entrepreneur Kennedy Agyapong, characterizing him as the type of empathetic and results-driven leader that Ghana requires for genuine transformation.
In an interview conducted on Thursday, September 11, Bissue contended that Agyapong’s entrepreneurial experience and strong rapport with the grassroots uniquely equip him to address Ghana’s economic difficulties and lessen reliance on external entities such as the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank.
“I have faith in Kennedy Agyapong because for him, empathy [and] compassion… You know, previously we approached politics from a theoretical standpoint, and ultimately we resort to the IMF or World Bank, when I believe we should have considered all those factors,” Bissue remarked.
He voiced his dissatisfaction regarding Ghana’s persistent dependence on imports despite its abundant natural resources, emphasizing the necessity for a transition towards value addition and industrialization.
“I am convinced that Ghana, with the natural resources at our disposal, should be an exporting nation [of] finished products, yet we are, in fact, importing a significant amount,” he stated.
“Therefore, I believe that having an entrepreneur as our leader will indeed transform Ghana.”
Bissue also highlighted that Agyapong’s close relationships with everyday Ghanaians and his experience in the private sector render him a formidable candidate who aligns with public sentiment.
“Considering Kennedy’s attributes, many Ghanaians are expressing that ‘bring Kennedy, we will support him,’” he concluded.
