Member of Parliament for Ekumfi, Dr. Othniel Ekow Kwainoe, has called for increased investment in the agricultural sector, emphasising its critical role in Ghana’s economy and the livelihoods of citizens.
Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Saturday, November 15, Dr. Kwainoe highlighted government initiatives such as the Farmer Service Centres, the retooling of farmers, and the Big Push programme, which will target roads, as positive steps.
However, he stressed that more investment is needed to fully harness the sector’s potential.
He noted that enhanced support for agriculture would create jobs, particularly for the youth, and strengthen socio-economic development across constituencies like Ekumfi.
“The decisions the government has taken, especially in the agricultural sector, give me a lot of comfort. Looking at my constituency, farming remains a very important factor in our socio-economic lives, so if the government is doing that for us, it is one thing I am really going to commend the government for.
“I believe that there should be more investment into the agricultural sector because today, it has been a big influence on our inflation, exchange rate and literally the producer price of everything in Ghana. For me the agricultural side is key,” he stated.