‘No donor comes because they love us’– Kufuor

International donors do not heavily invest in Ghana because they love us, former President Kufuor has said.

Speaking at the graduation of the first batch of students of the Kufuor Scholars programme, the former President said the donors do what they do in a bid to promote their personal interests.

He therefore emphasized the need for Ghana to strategically position itself to get the best out of international agreements.

“…Whether from the East or West, none of them come because they love us .They come for what they can get and we must also learn what we want from them and learn to negotiate and take it,” said Mr. Kufuor.

President Akufo-Addo a few weeks ago embarked on a state visit to China which among other things saw Ghana sign eight MoUs and agreements with China.

Some citizens have since expressed concerns over Ghana’s apparent reinvigorated relationship with China. They have argued that China stands to gain more from the deal than Ghana.

The criticism in most cases, has been occasioned by the government’s own pledge that it is seeking to build a Ghana Beyond Aid. There are also concerns that the country is not getting the best from the aid largely due to rising corruption levels.

‘We just don’t get up and say no to aid’ – Kufuor

But the Mr. Agyekum Kufuor indicated that Ghana still needs the support of international donors to support the economy and drive development at all levels.

He insisted that Ghana’s current phase of development requires some form of financial support from international partners.

“It is a matter of phasing. We are in a phase of development. We just do not get up and say no aid. They have exploited us enough so we take to empower ourselves, to build ourselves through education and through attracting investment, creating employment, so it gets to a point where now when they come, they meet their equals. So we have to be careful to say that now where we are, we will not go and ask for aid. We will do it, but only as a stage to empower us.”

Source: citinewsroom.com/Ghana

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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