By News Desk
King-David Norgbey, a member of the Communications Team of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and Ho Central Constituency Organizer, has urged Ghanaians to develop a stronger sense of pride in local products and industries.
Speaking on GBC Volta Star Radio’s Morning Show, Mr. Norgbey described Ghana’s economic challenges as “largely self-inflicted,” stressing that the nation’s overdependence on imported goods continues to undermine local productivity and growth.
“We are beginning to love our political parties more than ourselves,” he remarked, calling for a collective mindset shift toward national interest and economic self-reliance.
Mr. Norgbey noted that the country spends millions of dollars importing products such as rice, poultry, and textiles—items that could be produced locally at competitive quality and better nutritional value. He emphasized that promoting indigenous production is not only key to job creation but also essential to reducing the nation’s vulnerability to global market shocks.
“We need to be proud of our indigenous produce and patronize them,” he said.
The NPP communicator also appealed for a depoliticized approach to national development, urging both policymakers and citizens to put Ghana first in economic decisions.
“Issues of economic importance should be treated with the seriousness they deserve, beyond party lines,” he stated.
Mr. Norgbey’s remarks have sparked conversations among listeners and stakeholders in the Volta Region, many of whom share his call for a renewed focus on local industries as a pathway to sustainable growth.
As Ghana continues to navigate its economic challenges, his message serves as a timely reminder of the power of self-reliance and national pride.
“Our problems as a country are not exogenous; they are self-inflicted,” Mr. Norgbey reiterated.
Observers say the message aligns with ongoing efforts to promote local content and industrialization under government initiatives such as One District, One Factory (1D1F). Whether this renewed advocacy will translate into a stronger national commitment to buying and producing local remains to be seen—but the conversation has clearly begun.
