All People’s Congress (APC) Leader, Dr. Alhaji Hassan Ayariga, has called on the government to strengthen Ghana’s laws and ensure their fair and consistent enforcement to create a more favourable environment for local businesses and young entrepreneurs.
According to him, Ghana’s economic development must be anchored on policies that deliberately protect Ghanaian-owned businesses while providing young people with the resources and opportunities needed to establish and grow sustainable enterprises.
Dr. Ayariga argued that beyond the formulation of laws and policies, the government must ensure that existing regulations are effectively enforced without discrimination, stressing that fairness in the application of the law is critical to building confidence in the business environment.
“Our government must strengthen the laws, enforce them fairly, protect Ghanaian businesses, and create an environment where young Ghanaians can own businesses, access capital, acquire land lawfully, and compete on a level playing field,” he said.
He emphasised that access to capital remains a major challenge for many young Ghanaians seeking to establish businesses, particularly those without significant financial backing or established connections.
He therefore called for measures that would make financing more accessible to young entrepreneurs, including improved access to affordable credit and other forms of business support.
Dr. Ayariga also highlighted land acquisition as another critical issue affecting businesses and entrepreneurs. He said young Ghanaians must be able to acquire land through lawful and transparent processes without being disadvantaged by excessive costs, uncertainty or unfair practices.
He maintained that a competitive economy requires a level playing field where Ghanaian entrepreneurs can compete based on the quality of their products and services, innovation and efficiency rather than their political connections or financial strength.
The APC leader further stressed the need for stronger protection for local enterprises, arguing that Ghanaian businesses should be given the opportunity to grow, create employment and contribute meaningfully to national development.
He said a business-friendly environment would not only encourage entrepreneurship but also help reduce unemployment by enabling more young people to create jobs for themselves and others.
Dr. Ayariga’s call comes amid continued discussions about how Ghana can expand opportunities for its growing youth population, strengthen the private sector and reduce the barriers confronting local businesses.
He urged policymakers to place the interests of Ghanaian entrepreneurs at the centre of economic policy and create conditions that allow businesses to thrive while ensuring that the law applies equally to all.
The APC leader said Ghana’s economic transformation would depend largely on the ability of the country to empower its citizens to become successful business owners and participants in the formal economy.
By 1960news.com
