LPG Leader Kofi Akpaloo unveils bold plan to end youth unemployment ahead of 2028 elections

Leader and founder of the Liberal Party of Ghana (LPG), Percival Kofi Akpaloo, has unveiled an ambitious economic strategy aimed at tackling youth unemployment, expanding opportunities for young entrepreneurs and positioning the party as a formidable force ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The LPG leader, speaking during an engagement with Modern Ghana Online following the release of the party’s flagship policy blueprint, said Ghana’s economic transformation would require a fundamental shift in how the state supports young people, particularly those with innovative business ideas but limited access to capital.

Under the party’s #GhanaWorks movement, Akpaloo is proposing a comprehensive package of interventions designed to promote entrepreneurship, strengthen technical skills and create sustainable employment opportunities.

Akpaloo Targets Youth Unemployment with ‘Loans Without Land’ Policy

A key component of the LPG’s proposed economic framework is the “Loans Without Land” policy, which seeks to provide young entrepreneurs with access to financing without the traditional requirement of providing landed property as collateral.

Akpaloo argued that the existing banking system disadvantages young people who possess innovative ideas but lack the financial assets required to secure loans.

“We are telling young people that their mind is their equity,” Akpaloo stated during the engagement.

He explained that the proposed framework would establish state-backed credit channels that assess business concepts, innovation and practical solutions rather than relying primarily on property ownership.

According to him, the policy is intended to unlock the productive potential of young Ghanaians and stimulate local economic activity.

LPG Promises Employment or Skills Training Within 12 Months

The party has also outlined a proposed transition guarantee under which high school and tertiary graduates would secure either gainful employment or placement in accredited specialised training within 12 months of completing their studies.

The initiative is expected to address the challenges confronting graduates who struggle to transition from the classroom into the job market.

As part of its broader strategy, the LPG intends to establish district-level enterprise hubs within the first year of an LPG-led government.

The proposed hubs would provide young entrepreneurs with shared office spaces, high-speed internet connectivity and legal counselling to support the establishment and growth of businesses.

The party further proposes legislation requiring a minimum percentage of government procurement contracts across ministries, departments and agencies to be awarded exclusively to youth-led businesses certified by the enterprise hubs.

The policy, according to the party’s blueprint, would create a guaranteed market for young entrepreneurs while encouraging innovation and business expansion.

One Million Digital Skills Initiative
Another major component of Akpaloo’s economic agenda is a proposed one-million-person digital skills initiative aimed at preparing young Ghanaians for emerging opportunities in the technology and industrial sectors.

The programme would prioritise training in machine learning applications, software engineering and advanced technical manufacturing, with a focus on skills relevant to Ghana’s local industrial needs.

The LPG believes the initiative could strengthen the country’s digital workforce while creating new opportunities for young people in technology-driven industries.

Akpaloo Positions LPG as Alternative to NPP and NDC

With political activities gradually intensifying ahead of the 2028 general elections, Akpaloo has renewed his criticism of Ghana’s two dominant political parties, arguing that neither the New Patriotic Party (NPP) nor the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has provided a lasting solution to graduate unemployment.

He expressed confidence that the LPG’s proposed combination of entrepreneurship financing, targeted government procurement and expanded technical education could attract voters seeking an alternative to the traditional political establishment.

The party is banking on its economic proposals to mobilise support across Ghana’s 16 regions, particularly among young people frustrated by limited employment opportunities.

Akpaloo’s latest policy push places youth employment and enterprise development at the centre of the LPG’s 2028 political strategy.

However, the success of the proposed initiatives would ultimately depend on their implementation, funding arrangements and ability to generate sustainable employment opportunities for young Ghanaians.

For the LPG, the #GhanaWorks agenda represents a central pillar of its campaign to challenge the established political order and secure victory in the 2028 elections.