{
  "id": 8002330,
  "title": "Frimpong-Boateng warns economic hardship could drive young Ghanaians to ‘chase’ politicians",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/frimpong-boateng-warns-economic-hardship-could-drive-young-ghanaians",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T10:07:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/frimpong-boateng-warns-economic-hardship-could-drive-young-ghanaians-to-chase-politicians/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has expressed concern that escalating economic hardships could compel young Ghanaians to take drastic measures against political leaders. In an interview on Channel One TV’s The Point of View, he highlighted the mounting financial pressures faced by young professionals, making it arduous for them to achieve milestones such as acquiring proper housing, getting married, and establishing financially sound households. The former minister urged the nation to urgently address its economic management and national development strategies, asserting that a significant shift was necessary. \"Something drastic must happen. Either we change our habits, or one day these young people come and chase us away because they cannot put off their dreams any longer,\" he emphasized. Prof. Frimpong-Boateng voiced specific worries about the financial status of young educators, healthcare workers, and law enforcement personnel, questioning how these skilled individuals could build stable lives given their salaries and the rising cost of living. \"When a young teacher, a nurse, a policeman, who has qualified, how do you get on, when the salaries you receive, how do you make it in life? When will you decide to marry tomorrow, where are you going to stay?\" he inquired. He pointed out that the escalating expenses for accommodation, food, and transportation have severely constrained young people’s prospects for the future. Comparing the current scenario in Ghana to his own experience as a young professional in Germany, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng remarked that he managed to build his own home, educate his children, and generate employment without relying on financial assistance. \"I never required any help from anyone. I educated my children, built what I wanted, and even created jobs for others, but that is no longer the case,\" he lamented. He further criticized the lack of positive role models in society and among leaders, stating that the hardships faced by young Ghanaians are engendering frustration, with many unwilling to postpone their aspirations indefinitely. \"We are not setting good examples for the younger generation, and they are suffering. They don’t want to sacrifice for anything,\" he stated. Despite the serious nature of his concerns, Prof. Frimpong-Boateng expressed confidence that Ghana could still transform its circumstances through decisive actions. \"As long as we are alive, there’s hope,\" he concluded.",
  "summary": "Former Minister of Environment, Science and Technology, Prof. Kwabena Frimpong-Boateng, has cautioned that persistent economic difficulties could push young Ghanaians to take drastic action against political leaders. He said the growing financial pressures confronting young professionals were making it increasingly difficult for them to pursue basic life aspirations such as securing decent…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}