Alhaji Boniface Abubakar Saddique, a former Zongo Minister and one of the key architects of Alan Kyerematen's campaign, has reassured chiefs in the Upper West Region that the north will become Ghana's agricultural powerhouse in West Africa under Alan Kyerematen's presidency.
Speaking at a gathering of traditional leaders during the Caravan Campaign Tour, on the 21st of October, 2024, Alhaji Saddique articulated how Mr.
Kyerematen's Great Transformational Plan (GTP) will unlock the immense agricultural potential of northern Ghana."When Alan Kyerematen takes office, the northern sector will be transformed into the food basket of the entire nation and beyond," Alhaji Saddique proclaimed, drawing applause from the gathered chiefs. "We are blessed with vast arable land and natural resources, and under Alan's leadership, these resources will be harnessed for the benefit of all."He detailed how the GTP aims to revolutionize the agricultural sector, particularly in the northern regions where there is untapped potential. "Alan's new agricultural revolution will not only create jobs but also make Ghana self-sufficient in food production.
We will no longer have to rely on imports when we have everything we need right here," he added.Alhaji Saddique pointed out that the northern regions are brimming with economic possibilities beyond traditional agriculture. "In the north, there is nothing that cannot be turned into an economic asset - whether it's the trees, the medicinal grasses, or the fertile land.