Braid: UCP and Smith pound NDP, but biggest woe is loss of youth vote
The UCP is now angrier at the NDP than they ever were at the separatists. As Albertans turn from the separatist bogey to real provincial issues, Premier Danielle Smith and her party are in trouble. They’re behind in the polls. Health care and affordability woes keep piling up. Discontent with the $87-million referendum fiasco lingers. […]
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States, Victor Smith, has expressed concern over the struggles faced by some young Ghanaians living abroad. In a recent interview with Desmond Danso on JoyNews, Ambassador Smith highlighted the challenges that these Ghanaians are encountering, such as unemployment and fear, which have led them to live in constant anxiety, fearing that immigration authorities would come knocking at their door.
One example he presented was the situation in Worcester, Massachusetts, where he estimated around 45,000 Ghanaians reside. According to Ambassador Smith, many of these individuals are not only unemployed but are also living in fear, spending much of their time in churches, avoiding any interaction with law enforcement.
Smith urged the Ghanaian diaspora, particularly those contemplating returning to Ghana, to consider partnering with investors to establish businesses and generate employment opportunities. He emphasized that such collaborations could provide a much-needed boost for young people and help alleviate the pressure that drives them to migrate in search of better prospects.
"These are not easy things," said Ambassador Smith, "and I am urging them to seize the opportunity when it presents itself. Go back home with an investor and seize the moment. It is absolutely achievable." He stressed that creating more job opportunities within Ghana would significantly reduce the wave of migration among the younger population.
The Ambassador also pointed out that Ghanaian communities like the one in Worcester are indicative of the larger issues facing the diaspora. He has been actively engaging with both members of the Ghanaian diaspora and investors in the United States to promote investment opportunities in sectors such as mining, energy, agriculture, and manufacturing.
Additionally, the Ghanaian government has been encouraging its citizens living abroad to invest in the country's development. Through these efforts, Ambassador Smith hopes to create a more attractive environment for Ghanaians both abroad and at home, thereby fostering economic growth and stability.
Written by urgent.news from MyJoyOnline Ghana's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
