An aspiring member of parliament on the ticket of the National Democratic Congress for Ayawase West Wuogon, John Dumelo has said he is offering an amount of two hundred thousand cedis as a loan to support small scale businesses in the constituency.
The Actor turn politician in a twitter post said there is hope for individuals who engage in ”hand to mouth” businesses for survival.
”To the Coconut and roasted plantain sellers, corner shops, the tabletop retail outlets, the evening kenkey, bread/egg, waakye and vegetable sellers and all who work hand to mouth to take care of their families.. hope is coming,” he wrote.
”I am offering a total of 200000gh cedis emergency business loan with 0 percent interest to all those mentioned above including some other small scale businesses access the constituency. The modalities for accessing this scheme shall be communicated directly to the above mentioned.” Mr. Dumelo said.
He averred that as a businessman he understands the frustration of ordinary people during this period of Coronavirus crises.
He noted that the lockdown among other directives aimed at preventing the spread of the virus has affected many businesses in the constituency.
” As a farmer and a businessman, I understand what it means to have low or no harvest and have also experience opening up a shop and making no sales. The COVID-19 crises including the lockdown has negatively affected many businesses in the Ayawaso West Constituency,”
”I hope this small token will revive many businesses and even create more job opportunities. I don’t have much, but what I have is what I share. The sun will soon shine on us. Together let’s make Ayawaso the greatest,” he said.
Source: abcnewsgh
