The Ghana Persons with Disabilities Entrepreneurs and Business Association (GPWDEBA) has called on the government to address the problem of discrimination against members of the group.
President of GPWDEBA, Mr Richard Offei, who made the call, said the situation has forced many entrepreneurs with disabilities to resort to begging on the streets instead of receiving support for their businesses.
Mr Offei, at a press conference in Accra on Monday noted that GPWDEBA would have no other alternative than to embark on a nationwide peaceful protest, if the government failed to act and ensure that the issue of societal discrimination against its members was addressed. "We're doing something for ourselves, but the nation, including the government, is not supporting us," he lamented.
Mr Offei said, "We have launched a nationwide campaign advising our members, families and friends not to vote untill the government addresses our concerns and listens to our views." Additionally, he indicated that the Association has planned to empower entrepreneurs with disabilities through business capacity building, mentorship, and orientation which was expected to be launched on November 6, 2024.