The CEO of McDan Group, Dr Daniel Mckorley, has emphasised the importance of a unified national agenda over political manifestos.

Expressing scepticism about the promises of political parties, Dr McKorley during the Ghana CEO-Presidential Gala Dinner on Thursday, highlighted the need for a single long-term vision for Ghana’s economic growth.

“I have read the two manifestos of the two parties,” Dr McKorley revealed. “Honestly, I don’t believe in manifestos, but I believe in a national agenda.”

He explained that the nation’s growth requires a collective focus and alignment across political lines.

“If we scale towards one national agenda and have one straight policy, we could achieve so much more over the next five, ten years,” he said.

Dr McKorley argued that a well-defined national agenda would allow businesses and government to work collaboratively, fostering conditions for Ghana to develop world-class industries.

He pointed to other countries where governments align closely with their private sectors to drive development.

“I was listening to President-elect Trump recently, and he made very straightforward statements towards the private sector,” Dr McKorley added.

“We need to get serious here. We can help government, and we must.”

For Dr McKorley, a national agenda would not only streamline development but also instil a sense of responsibility and unity within the business community.

“This is our country. We don’t have anywhere else to go,” he declared. “All my investments are in Ghana, and we have to put all our resources here.”