Hon. Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, leader, founder, and presidential candidate of the Movement for Change\/Afrafranto Alliance, has pledged to complete the Greater Kumasi Industrial City and Special Economic Zone project at Ejisu if elected president in the December 7 polls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Speaking during a visit to the Palace of Ejisu Manhene, Nana Afrane Okese IV, on October 3, 2024, Mr Kyerematen emphasized that the project would be a game-changer for Ghana\u2019s industrial and economic future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIf elected as president, I will build the biggest projects that can turn the fortunes of the country,\u201d Mr Kyerematen declared. He highlighted the importance of the Greater Kumasi Industrial City, stating, \u201cI want every Ghanaian to know that there is something big coming into the country – this project is a massive step toward industrializing our economy.\u201d The $2.5 billion initiative is expected to revolutionize the nation\u2019s industrial sector and create vast employment opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alan Kyerematen revealed that the Ejisu Manhene played a pivotal role in drafting the project, which demonstrates their shared vision for the region. \u201cNana Afrane Okese IV was part of the team that conceptualized this entire project,\u201d he noted. To underscore his commitment to the development of Asanteman and Ejisu, Alan Kyerematen disclosed, \u201cI single-handedly secured $30 million in World Bank funding to get this project started – this is proof that I have Asanteman and Ejisu at heart.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to the World Bank funding, Mr Alan Kyerematen secured $100 million from the government of the Republic of Korea for the first phase of the project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He pointed out that while the government has already initiated the Buankra Inland Port, \u201cthe port alone cannot move the industrialization agenda I have been championing. That is why the Greater Kumasi Industrial City is needed to truly accelerate our industrial progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n