The Member of Parliament for Akyem Oda and former Deputy Health Minister, Hon. Alexander Akwasi Acquah, has weighed in on the viral advice recently offered by his colleague, Hon. Francis-Xavier Sosu.
The Madina MP recently made headlines after a video circulated showing him encouraging the youth to venture into the “Indomie business,” specifically suggesting they treat it as a franchise opportunity.
While the suggestion sparked mixed reactions across social media, Hon. Akwasi Acquah took to Facebook to offer a more nuanced perspective, blending his experience as both a lawmaker and an entrepreneur.
In his post, the Akyem Oda MP acknowledged that Hon. Sosu likely meant well.
However, he suggested that the Madina MP might be struggling to reconcile practical entrepreneurship with the lofty political pledges of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
”In all honesty, I knew he meant well, but perhaps he has been caught up in the many promises and campaign pledges of his party, which have all fallen flat,” Akwasi Acquah stated.
Despite the political undertones, the former Deputy Minister noted that from an entrepreneurial standpoint, the logic behind a noodle business is not entirely misplaced.
He highlighted the growing popularity of the brand as a staple late-night meal in Ghana.
”As an entrepreneur myself, I saw the intent of what he proposed,” he wrote.
“Indomie has become a very popular delicacy, especially at night, with many patrons ascribing to its light nature and viewing it as a healthy night meal.”
To move the conversation beyond rhetoric, Hon. Akwasi Acquah challenged his colleague to “walk the talk.”
He suggested that the Madina MP should take the initiative to personally set up some of his constituents in the Indomie franchise business to prove its viability and success.
The post, which ended with the lighthearted refrain, “Indomie ooo Indomie,” underscores the ongoing national debate regarding youth employment and the types of vocational opportunities being championed by political leaders.
By 1960news.com
