Founder and Executive Chairman of AB & David Africa, David Ofosu-Dorte, says Ghana’s development depends on trust, consistency, and unity rather than constant shifts in policy direction.
Speaking on Springboard, Your Virtual University with Rev. Albert Ocran, Mr. Ofosu-Dorte emphasized that national progress thrives when leaders build and sustain public confidence through their actions.
He explained that economic growth is driven more by hope and trust than by statistics. “The entire economy is about hope and confidence. When people are hopeful, they invest; when they lose hope, they withdraw. That’s when economies decline,” he said.
Mr. Ofosu-Dorte stressed that political leaders must act consistently and transparently to sustain hope among citizens. “Trust cannot be commanded. It is acquired through the consistency of your actions. When there is no trust, the vision perishes,” he noted.
He argued that Ghana’s challenge is not the absence of vision but the failure to remain committed to it. “We don’t fail because we lack vision. Every Ghanaian leader has had one. We fail because we abandon the vision when challenges arise,” he said.
On economic reforms, the business strategist urged leaders to view the government’s 24-hour economy policy as a productivity initiative rather than a political slogan. “The less productive a country is, the more demand outstrips supply. If we focus on productivity, we can drive growth faster. The 24-hour economy should be a productivity program,” he advised.
Mr. Ofosu-Dorte also called for greater unity in national discourse, saying politics often undermines collective progress. “Unity is more important than gold. If you cannot rally people around the vision, forget the vision. Disunity destroys the mission,” he cautioned.
He recommended that major national policies be implemented with bipartisan support to ensure continuity across governments. “Bring together leaders of both parties, technocrats, and traditional authorities on long-term projects. Once the nation owns the policy, no new government will abandon it,” he said.
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