The Running Mate for the NPP, Dr. Matthew Opoku Prempeh has shared that the country is blessed with enough natural landmarks serving a tourist sites and attraction which can be used to shape the economy.
He noted that Ghana is home to about 80% of all forts and castles in Africa, primarily situated along the West African coast. He suggested that these historical landmarks, along with other tourist sites, should be able to generate significant economic benefits for the country.
According to him, it is about time the country shifted its focus to the untapped potentials of Ghana’s tourism sector to transform the country’s economy. Emphasizing that tourism could play a pivotal role in Ghana’s economic progress, Dr. Prempeh urged stakeholders to invest in infrastructure, marketing, and community engagement to elevate Ghana’s profile on the global tourism map.
He further shared that NPP’s focus on leveraging tourism aligns with a broader strategy to diversify Ghana’s economy beyond its traditional sectors. He made these comments during his speech at the Annual General Meeting of the Ghana Medical Association
