Minority Leader, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has disclosed that renowned pen manufacturer BIC has shifted its production operations to Ivory Coast due to Ghana's prevailing economic challenges.

Dr. Ato Forson attributed this relocation to Ghana's ongoing economic downturn, stating that neighboring countries are now reaping the benefits of Ghana's crisis as companies opt to move their manufacturing operations elsewhere.

Following President Akufo-Addo's 2024 State of the Nation address on Monday, March 11, Dr. Ato Forson, who represents Ajumako-Enyan-Essiam, urged the Akufo-Addo administration to swiftly implement measures to address the situation.

"Mr Speaker, I am sad to point out that the almighty BIC, the pen-producing company, has stopped producing its pens in Ghana. It has relocated its production to Ivory Coast."

"By relocating BIC pen’s production to Ivory Coast, we have exported those jobs. This is bad news for Ghanaian employees!"

"Again, Mr Speaker, Unilever Ghana, which has for a very long time been producing its famous Lipton tea in Ghana, has stopped its tea production here. Unilever has relocated its tea production to Nigeria."

He also highlighted the growing discontent among Ghanaian youth with the country's management, emphasizing that this should be a significant concern for all individuals in positions of authority.