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flag Former Ghana Chief Justice urges value-added industries to replace raw material exports.

flag Former Chief Justice Sophia Akuffo has urged Ghana to prioritize value addition in its economy, warning that exporting raw materials like gold and oil while importing finished goods hinders growth. flag Speaking on Joy News, she highlighted past successes, such as the Tema Oil Refinery producing jet fuel and plastics, and a thriving domestic jewelry industry. flag She stressed the need to develop local processing, skills, and infrastructure, citing Dubai’s gold trade as a contrast to Ghana’s underdeveloped market. flag Akuffo called for an industrial reset, advocating for fair partnerships and structural reforms to boost jobs, exports, and economic independence.

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