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Twitter Africa HQ in Ghana not solution to unemployment – International Diplomatic Consultant

International Diplomatic Consultant Farouk Al-Wahab has posited the Twitter Africa Headquarters in Ghana cannot employ the teeming number of unemployed youth in the country.

He disclosed that the social media platform relies on a high level of technology and does not need a huge workforce to operate.

“Twitter cannot employ up to 200 people when it comes to Ghana. It is a high-tech company and does not need a huge workforce. The platform is located in San Francisco and the rest of its operations is via networks. The firm has been operating for over 15 years and had only 5500 workers as of last year”, he noted.

He shared that the Twitter Africa Headquarters in Ghana simply gives Ghana the gravity of the name and advised Ghanaians not to believe any politician who claims the company has employed thousands of Ghanaians.

“We are happy with the news but if we are talking about the benefits of the company’s Africa Headquarters being situated in Ghana, then we are not getting much”, he stated.

Speaking in an interview on the Epa Hoa Daben political talk show with Happy98.9FM’s Don Kwabena Prah, Farouk admitted Twitter chose Ghana because of its enabling environment and peace.

Jack Dorsey, Twitter CEO and co-founder, announced that the social networking service will be basing its new Africa headquarters in Ghana.

The announcement was shared, earlier this week on Twitter’s own blog and via Dorsey’s personal account.

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo confirmed the news, stating that Ghana welcomed the announcement and the confidence reflected by the giant social media company’s choice of country.

Source: Happy 98.9FM

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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