Ghana Needs Radical Rethinking To Reset -Nana Dwomoh Sarpong

Public commentator, Nana Dwomoh Sarpong has told The Chronicle that Ghana is in a state of “decline” requiring a “total reset”, despite recent positive economic indicators.

According to the environmental advocate, systemic issues across all sectors demand comprehensive transformation rather than piecemeal fixes.

Nana Sarpong emphasised that Ghana must radically rethink its economy, healthcare, job creation, environmental policies and agriculture.

He questioned why the country imports nearly everything when it has the comparative advantage to produce goods locally, for both consumption and export.

A central point of his criticism was medical tourism among public officials, which he called “an indictment of our national conscience.

“The ultimate test of our health system’s viability is when those in power are compelled to use it themselves,” he stated, advocating for policies mandating officials to use domestic healthcare facilities to create incentives for improvement.

Agricultural revilatisation 

Nana Sarpong described food importation as “a disgrace” given Ghana’s agricultural potential, arguing that a revitalised agricultural sector would ensure food sufficiency, create export surpluses and boost the economy.

He warned that true prosperity is unattainable “while our rivers, the very source of life are under threat from galamsey,” emphasising the inseparable link between economic and environmental health.

Educational reform 

Describing education as the bedrock of national prosperity, Nana Sarpong advocated for curriculum reform focusing on relevant, technology-based learning for youth development.

While acknowledging recent progress in aviation, he maintains that only a comprehensive, sector-wide reset can address Ghana’s systemic challenges and unlock sustainable development.

 

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