As Ghanaians, we have an extraordinary talent for coming together in unison—especially when it comes to criticising our governments. It seems like no administration can ever fully satisfy us. We vent our frustrations, share our grievances, and critique policies with a passion that crosses every boundary of society. But what has this approach yielded? Are we closer to the Ghana we dream of? Has our collective criticism created jobs, reduced poverty, or built sustainable businesses?

The answer is clear: criticism alone has not gotten us the results we seek. But what if we channel this same energy, this same passion, into something far more productive? What if, instead of gathering in unity to criticise, we gathered in unity to build? What if we could take action and drive real change with our own hands, skills, and resources?

As an entrepreneur, I have long believed that the real strength of Ghana lies not in our governments alone, but in the ingenuity, brilliance, and skills of our people in total. Ghanaians at home and abroad have demonstrated time and again that we possess the talent and know-how to thrive on local and international stages. It’s time we leverage these abilities to make a difference for ourselves, our communities, and our nation.

Let’s dream bigger. Imagine this: 50,000 Ghanaians, each with solid credentials and a strong commitment to building our nation, coming together to contribute an average of $5,000 annually. Collectively, we would raise $250 million each year and, within a decade, we’d have amassed $2.5 billion. That is no small sum—it’s enough to transform industries and build lasting enterprises in agriculture, real estate, mining, healthcare, finance, and hospitality, among others.

Think of the power behind that. With our combined financial resources and individual brilliance, we could start building sustainable ventures that provide jobs, stimulate economic growth, and elevate the standard of living for countless Ghanaians. And more importantly, we could invest in projects that outlive political administrations—projects driven by a commitment to excellence and a desire to make a lasting impact.

With this kind of initiative, we could make a real dent in unemployment. Imagine how many jobs we could create in agriculture alone if we reduce the importation of rice and instead produce enough to meet local demand. We could halt the draining cycle of relying on foreign rice, and, in time, become exporters ourselves. We could also tackle one of Ghana’s biggest missed opportunities—mining our own gold. For too long, we’ve allowed foreigners to control this resource while we stand by, taking only a fraction of the benefits. It’s time we mine our own gold and reap the full rewards for our people and our economy.

Criticism without action is a cycle that will only leave us stagnant. It’s time for us to stop relying solely on governments to solve our problems and start investing in ourselves. We have the ability to take control of our economic future, and we have the power to make it happen.

I’m calling on my fellow Ghanaians to join this movement. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a professional, or a skilled worker, we all have something to offer. By pooling our resources, we can create a future where Ghanaian-owned businesses thrive, where job opportunities abound, and where our country becomes a model of economic self-sufficiency.

This is not about abandoning our individual pursuits—far from it. It’s about recognising that while we build our own businesses, we can also build a greater Ghana. The time for endless criticism is over. Now is the time to act, to build, to create the Ghana we’ve always envisioned.

Let’s do what we know best. Let’s stop merely talking about change and start making it happen.