{"id":267660,"date":"2024-12-18T21:49:32","date_gmt":"2024-12-18T21:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/18\/ghana-will-take-time-to-recover-akorfa-edjeani\/"},"modified":"2024-12-18T21:49:32","modified_gmt":"2024-12-18T21:49:32","slug":"ghana-will-take-time-to-recover-akorfa-edjeani","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/18\/ghana-will-take-time-to-recover-akorfa-edjeani\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana will take time to recover \u2013 Akorfa Edjeani"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Renowned actress, creative industry icon, and philanthropist, Akorfa Edjeani, has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience as the country navigates its way out of the current economic challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Akorfa Edjeani expressed hope in the leadership of President-elect John Dramani Mahama but cautioned that the recovery process would not be swift.<\/p>\n<p>She said this during a Thanksgiving Service organised by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ho West Constituency, Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzra.<\/p>\n<p>The Thanksgiving Service, which marked Mr Bedzra\u2019s 5th term victory, was attended by party supporters and constituents to celebrate the victory of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7, 2024, general elections.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10032660581\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-18-at-07.57.15-1024x498.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cFor me, this win is very significant. It tells us that Ghanaians are very tired of the arrogance and the malfeasance, the financial doldrums that the elephant plunged us into,\u201d Akorfa Edjeani said.<\/p>\n<p>The celebrated actress did not hold back in her assessment of the country\u2019s current economic state, blaming the outgoing administration for the struggles Ghanaians face today.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat I am expecting from H.E. John Dramani Mahama is to lead us out of all these economic nightmares. It\u2019s not going to be easy, so I indulge all Ghanaians to be patient because there is nothing in the coffers, let\u2019s be realistic.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe country has been turned upside down. They have stolen everything, all the money is gone. It\u2019s going to take time to recover, so I hope that Ghanaians will be patient and we will come together as one people,\u201d she urged.<\/p>\n<p>Madame Edjeani emphasised unity and collaboration, encouraging citizens to work hand in hand to restore Ghana\u2019s fortunes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe all have to work hand in hand together to reset Ghana and build Ghana for the Ghana that we want.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-10032660582\" src=\"https:\/\/www.myjoyonline.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/WhatsApp-Image-2024-12-18-at-07.57.13-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n<p>Emmanuel Kwasi Bedzra, the re-elected MP for Ho West, added his voice to the call for national recovery. Addressing his constituents, he assured them of decisive action in the early days of the new administration.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWithin 120 days of the incoming administration, all loots will be recovered,\u201d Mr Bedzra promised, adding that the NDC manifesto would be fully implemented to address the specific needs of the Ho West Constituency.<\/p>\n<p>Mr Bedzra\u2019s victory was emphatic, polling 28,110 votes to defeat his opponent, Eric Nick Yao Gonyuie of the NPP, who secured just 5,043 votes out of 33,775 votes cast.<\/p>\n<p>The event highlighted not only the significance of Mr Bedzra\u2019s re-election but also the growing anticipation among Ghanaians for change under President-elect John Dramani Mahama.<\/p>\n<p>The call for unity and patience resonated strongly among attendees, as the NDC prepares to deliver on its promises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Renowned actress, creative industry icon, and philanthropist, Akorfa Edjeani, has urged Ghanaians to exercise patience as the country navigates its way out of the current economic challenges. 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