Christian Kwabena Andrews, commonly known as Osofo Kyiri Abosom, the presidential candidate of the Ghana Union Movement (GUM), has vowed to transfer Ghana’s capital from Greater Accra to the Western Region should he secure victory in the 2024 elections.
Osofo Abosom highlighted the untapped potential of the Western Region, pointing to its rich abundance of natural resources.
He expressed concern over the neglect of numerous factories established by Ghana’s first president, Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, arguing that their revitalization could significantly contribute to job creation.
“Look at all the factories left behind by Kwame Nkrumah in the western region,all of them have been left to rot but that should not be the case.
“All leaders we have had over the years were unable to maintain these factories, all of them have been left to rot. We can create employment from these factories if we resurrect them.” he stated in an interview with connect FM.
He envisions empowering Ghanaians through training to efficiently manage the abundant resources of the Western Region, such as oil, gold, and rubber.
This initiative aims to strengthen local employment opportunities and keep wealth within the country.
“There is oil,gold,rubber and other natural resources in the western region but we are still suffering because everything is in the hands of foreigners.
“We shall train Ghanaians to manage those resources so that we will create more employment and keep the money here, and that is why GUM will make the western region Ghana’s capital,” he added.
