Mahama promises gari processing factory for Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Presidential Candidate, John Dramani Mahama, has pledged to establish a gari processing factory in the Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa district if elected in the upcoming December 7 elections.

Speaking to a crowd in the Brakwa community as part of his Central Region campaign tour, Mr Mahama pointed out the area’s vast land and water resources, which he believes could support a factory to create jobs and stimulate local economic growth.

Mr Mahama emphasized that, under an NDC government, job creation and economic development would be top priorities, while criticizing the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) for what he described as economic mismanagement.

“A strong economy is the foundation of a prosperous country.

When the economy thrives, it creates money and jobs,” he remarked, assuring the audience that an NDC administration would focus on restoring stability to the economy.

The former President also criticized the NPP for unfulfilled promises, noting that while in opposition, the NPP had claimed Ghana was not a poor country, yet resources appeared limited under their governance.

He detailed plans to partner with the Ghana Exim Bank to establish the gari factory in Brakwa.

Beyond the gari factory, Mahama outlined plans to develop cocoa and palm oil processing factories, aiming to boost local industries and create further employment opportunities in the region.