Provide Clarity on Critical National Issues -Ato Dadzie to Prez.Mahama
Political commentator Ato Dadzie has called on President John Dramani Mahama to use the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) to provide clarity on critical national issues, particularly the performance of key state institutions and sectors of the economy.
According to Citizen Ato Dadzie, Article 67 of the 1992 Constitution mandates the President to deliver the SONA, but over the years, the absence of a structured template has allowed leaders to “pick and choose” which issues to address.
He indicated that he would be keen to hear the President speak extensively on the state of the Ghana Cocoa Board, given its strategic importance to the economy and the challenges confronting the cocoa sector.
Citizen Dadzie also called for accountability regarding the much-talked-about ORAL initiative, questioning the progress made so far. “It appears as though some people are rather enjoying their loot,” he remarked, urging the President to provide a clear account of actions taken.
Touching on the President’s earlier description of Ghana as a “crime scene,” Dadzie asked how many individuals have been arrested and successfully prosecuted in connection with alleged corruption and financial mismanagement.
He further urged the government to outline concrete plans for the creative arts industry and the sports sector, particularly football, stressing the need for investment and policy direction to revive these areas.
While acknowledging the need for fiscal prudence, Citizen Dadzie cautioned that excessive austerity measures could end up stifling growth in other critical sectors.
He expressed concern that the Ministry of Food and Agriculture appears to be underfunded, warning that inadequate support could undermine efforts to boost agricultural productivity and ensure food security.
He concluded by advising the government to strike a careful balance between fiscal discipline and strategic investment to avoid suffocating key sectors of the economy.
