Highlighting the important function that clear seashores play in selling tourism and making certain the sustainability of native fisheries, Mahama emphasised the twin advantages of this initiative. “Our beaches are not only a vital part of our ecosystem but also crucial for the livelihood of our fishing communities and the tourism industry,” he stated. “By employing young people to keep our beaches clean, we are creating jobs and safeguarding our environment.”
John Dramani Mahama has assured fishing communities that, if re-elected, his administration will restore the fishing business to its former glory. He criticized the Akufo-Addo administration for what he described because the destruction of the fishing enterprise.
Mahama highlighted the modifications within the administration of key assets, noting that in the course of the NDC’s tenure, the costs of premix gas and outboard motors had been managed by the chief fisherman. However, underneath the present administration, these obligations have been handed over to get together apparatchiks.
“We will restore the glory days of the fishing industry,” he promised.
He additionally emphasised the necessity for enhanced maritime safety. “We have to provide vessels for the Navy to patrol our waters,” Mahama stated. “We will equip the Navy with ships to ensure that trawlers do not encroach on our exclusive zone.”
In addition, Mahama proposed a program to make use of younger folks from fishing communities to keep up clear seashores. “We will pay them to clean the beaches daily, ensuring that there are no plastics on our shores,” he said.
Mahama’s pledges purpose to revitalize the fishing business, bolster maritime safety, and promote environmental sustainability alongside Ghana’s shoreline.