The Executive Chairman of KGL Group, Alex Apau Dadey, emphasizes that governments must stop paying lip service to making the private sector the engine of growth. According to Dadey, great countries are built by entrepreneurs, not politicians. He stresses that governments should support the private sector by establishing necessary structures and systems.
In an interview, Dadey noted, ‘My philosophy is that great countries are built not by politicians but by great entrepreneurs.’ He added that raising millionaires and billionaires should focus on creating employment, not enriching individuals.
Dadey cited Dangote in Nigeria as an example, highlighting the importance of government backing for private sector growth, regardless of political affiliation. As the 2023 EMY Man of the Year, he rejects labeling Ghanaian businessmen and entrepreneurs as NPP or NDC members.
Dadey believes entrepreneurs work hard to grow their businesses, which should not be undermined by political affiliations. ‘There are no NPP or NDC businessmen; there are just businessmen,’ he emphasized, urging genuine support for the private sector.