Managing Director of Appointed Time Printing Press, Jacqueline Afful, has made a heartfelt appeal to Ghana's two major political parties, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and New Patriotic Party (NPP), urging them to reconsider their decision to outsource the printing of their campaign materials to China.

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Speaking during an interview with Bernard Avle on the Citi Breakfast Show, Madam Afful expressed concern over reports that both parties are allegedly producing their paraphernalia overseas. She criticized this practice, highlighting the negative impact it has on the local printing industry and the missed opportunities for job creation in Ghana.“If I were at Channel One TV, I would have knelt down to plead with them.

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The capacity is here, and the quality is something we can match. By keeping this work local, we could also provide employment to some Ghanaians, especially during this critical time,” Afful emphasized.She further explained the potential benefits of awarding such contracts to local companies like hers. “At Appointed Time, when we get these contracts, we not only fulfill them, but we also train people in the printing process.

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Many of them go on to establish their own small printing businesses.”Madam Afful used the platform to make a direct appeal to political leaders and their sponsors. “I want to appeal to parliamentarians, political parties, and businesses that support politicians. At Appointed Time Printing, we have the capacity, and we are competitive enough to deliver the political paraphernalia you need,” she stated passionately.

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She believes that by choosing local printing firms, Ghana's political parties can support the domestic industry and contribute to reducing unemployment, rather than sending valuable jobs overseas.

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