“Why are we still transporting individual containers by road when the sea could offer a faster and more efficient means?” Bediako questioned.
He highlighted the inefficiencies of the current system, where goods transported by road often arrive damaged or spoiled after the six-hour journey from Tema Harbour to Kumasi.
“I want to open up the East and Western Corridor infrastructure,” Bediako emphasized.
“I want to build power stations, energy stations, connect the gas, create industries, and bring technology.”
Calling for a shift towards value addition and local manufacturing, Bediako challenged Ghana to produce its own electronic gadgets using domestic resources, such as lithium and plastics.
As part of his nationwide tour dubbed a listening tour, Bediako is spending five days in the Ashanti Region to engage with ordinary Ghanaians and incorporate their visions and aspirations into his manifesto for the upcoming national election in December.
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