The Asantehene, , has called for a national dialogue aimed at encouraging domestic investment and fostering a more favorable business environment in Ghana.
Speaking through his representative, the Hiahene, Nana Professor Oheneba Boachie-Adjei Woahene II, during the sod-cutting ceremony for a new luxury apartment and penthouse development in Kumasi, the Asantehene emphasized the importance of national confidence and economic participation. "It is time to begin a national conversation to encourage our people to have faith in their country and to be prepared to put their money where their mouth is," he declared. "For this to happen, the country needs policies that encourage and reward private enterprise and minimize risks to investments." The project-spearheaded by HDG Homes in partnership with the Manhyia Palace-is situated directly opposite the Prempeh I International Airport and aims to provide premium housing in the Greater Kumasi Region.
The Asantehene commended President John Dramani Mahama's administration for recent efforts to stabilize the cedi, describing it as "a sound foundation for rational dialogue with the business community, which we hope will encourage the desired upsurge in productive investment." He also paid tribute to Stephen Owusu, CEO of HDG Inc., for his vision, creativity, and dedication to national development, while acknowledging the contributions of his international partners. "Stephen has been a devoted young man who has remained connected to his Asante heritage, even in the diaspora.
A technology expert, he built a distinguished career with Tesco, the UK's second-largest retail chain, serving in senior roles for over a decade.
