The flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama, has pledged to establish a cocoa processing facility in Kukuom, situated in the Asunafo South District.
This promise was made during a campaign tour in the Ahafo Region, where Mahama reiterated his commitment to addressing youth unemployment and driving regional development.
As part of his industrialisation agenda, the cocoa processing facility is a key component of Mahama’s broader plan to transform the economy, which includes his vision for a 24-hour economy.
This policy aims to boost productivity by ensuring continuous business and industrial operations, creating more job opportunities, especially for the youth.
The 24-hour economy initiative is designed to harness Ghana's growing population by allowing industries such as manufacturing, processing, and logistics to operate around the clock.