Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the Flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has conveyed his concern over the uncertainty being faced by the youth of Ghana.
Dr Bawumia, in a statement on International Youth Day, admitted the struggles the youth of Ghana go through in seeking jobs that are not even available.
He disclosed that those who want to start businesses also have difficulties due to the high cost of starting and sustaining a business.
However, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia indicated he remains convinced that Ghana’s greatest strength is the talent and determination of its young people.
Dr Bawumia in his statement stated, “On this International Youth Day, I think of the many young Ghanaians I meet across the country. Students, artisans, young professionals, entrepreneurs, farmers and those still searching for opportunities.
The circumstances of our youth may be different, but the aspirations are often the same. To find decent jobs, build something of their own, live with dignity and look to the future with confidence.
I know these hopes have been tested. Jobs are not easy to find, the cost of starting and sustaining a business is high, and too many young people feel uncertain about what lies ahead.
But I remain convinced that Ghana’s greatest strength is the talent and determination of our young people. Our responsibility is to make sure opportunity keeps pace with their ambition.
Different contexts, common aspirations and a shared belief that Ghana can be a place where young people build the future they want”.
In related news, Haruna Iddrisu, the Minister of Education, has admitted that although the economy has shown signs of stability, unemployment remains one of the biggest issues confronting the John Mahama administration.
According to Haruna Iddrisu, the Mahama government is aware that economic growth must translate into employment opportunities.
He argued that unemployment remains one of the biggest issues the Mahama administration must address
Speaking on GTV’s Breakfast Show, Haruna Iddrisu stated, “As I have said, whether that stability and growth is making us address unemployment, that I would accept as a challenge that government must resolve to deal with”.
Haruna Iddrisu admitted that unemployment and underemployment remain social issues that require continued attention despite progress in other sectors.
The Education Minister admitted that creating jobs remains an important part of the government’s agenda.
Also, Dr Johnson Asiama, the Bank of Ghana Governor, has admitted that stability is good, but people are hungry.
The BoG Governor detailed that there is unemployment everywhere.
Dr Johnson Asiama further linked the unemployment crisis to the performance of banks.
He revealed that the central bank is focused on stabilising the banking sector to enable lower interest rates for businesses, aimed at boosting growth and job creation.
The BoG Governor also highlighted that the high interest rates are killing businesses.
According to Dr Johnson Asiama, the BoG is working to bring down the high interest rates.
He quizzed how businesses borrow money above 30% interest rate above 30%; how do you expect that business to repay?
Speaking in a video shared on April 5, 2026, the Governor explained, “Stability is good, but people are hungry. There’s unemployment everywhere. So, the next step is to strengthen the markets.
“Our focus currently is to engineer a low-interest environment and a stable exchange environment”, he said.
“If a business borrows money at above 30%, how do you expect that business to repay? Interest rates are 30%, what are you going to use the money for?” he questioned.
“It’s not surprising there’s a lot of unemployment. It’s not surprising the private sector is still really under pressure”, he said.
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