Capt Prince Kofi Amoabeng is a renowned Ghanaian businessman
Renowned Ghanaian businessman and former UT Bank chief executive, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng, has urged Ghanaians, particularly the business community, to rally behind the current National Democratic Congress (NDC) government to enable it to deliver on its mandate.
Speaking in an interview with GhanaWeb on the sidelines of the CEO’s Summit and Hangout held on January 9, 2026, at Big Joe’s Garden, Tema Community 7, Capt Amoabeng gave an overview of the atmosphere in the business community.
He noted that investor confidence remains cautious, largely due to fears that the progress could be reversed.
“What I think is the CEOs will bring themselves to the level and accept the reality. Even though the government is doing all this, there’s still a bit of cautious optimism. People are not coming out to invest because they think their story will reverse. And it’s only one year in the government,” he said.
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He, however, noted that the government has made a positive start and deserves public support.
He called on Ghanaians to actively support President John Dramani Mahama and his team.
“I think we should believe in the government; this NDC government, and give the president and his team all the support they need so we can see what the outcomes are that are expected and not just hold back. I think it’s the time for us to actually go forward and say we want to cause a change in the lives of the people of Ghana,” he added.
Touching on leadership and corporate governance, Capt Amoabeng cautioned against poor recruitment decisions, advising organisations to employ individuals who can be held accountable.
He noted that many institutions struggle because they employ the wrong people and lack the structures to enforce accountability.
“Most times, people employ the wrong people. They can’t sack them. One, because the colleagues feel that they are bad people, they should report them. And then two, because maybe they are coming from a church, maybe they are family members, maybe the chief has actually asked that they should employ them.
“But they will be killing the business. That is how most companies die. So, I’m saying that people are running businesses. If you know you cannot fire somebody when they do wrong, then don’t hire them,” he said.
The CEO’s Summit and Hangout brought together business leaders and entrepreneurs to discuss governance, leadership, and the role of the private sector in national development.
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