Ghana’s Best Brains are sitting on the fringes – Sam Ankrah

Ghana Universities Journal (GUJ), a group of tertiary students who engages political scholars, industry players, stakeholders, and government in dialogue and offer constructive criticism and solutions has held its 6th virtual episode of personality chat on the theme “Leadership the bane of Africa’s problems/poverty.

Sam Ankrah Ph.D., an investment banker, global business strategist, and Development Economist, who was the guest speaker, offered hope to the gathered youth, stating that “when your heart decides on a destination, your creative mind will always design a map to reach it.” He urged the youth not to lose hope in the country, even though the current government has not created any alternative change to bring hope to the youth.

Ankrah went on to highlight the country’s huge debt amid going to IMF for a bailout and stated that the best brains are sitting on the fringes and not in government.

According to 2024 presidential hopeful, a systematic approach to creating a better enabling environment includes the rule of law, efficient government structures, and curbing corruption and stability.

He shares his vision for a New Ghana, stating that his ten-point plan will break the duopoly of NPP and NDC.

According to him, with his vast experience as an economist, he is best to manage Ghana’s instability economy.

He said his vision for the youth encompasses just offering hope but will create an environment and economic stability to the benefit of Ghanaian Youth.

He, therefore, pledged his support for the Ghana Universities Journal as the group plans to put together a leadership conference for the youth in the country.

Eric Murphy Asare, president of the group, expressed optimism that the GUJ platform has great youth to unleash great leaders as the youth continue to make their voices heard through engagement with political scholars and stakeholders.