Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s commitment to tackling unemployment by prioritizing job creation in the agricultural sector.

Deputy Minister-designate for Food and Agriculture, John Dumelo, has reaffirmed the National Democratic Congress (NDC)'s commitment to tackling unemployment by prioritizing job creation in the agricultural sector.

Speaking during his vetting before the Appointments Committee of Parliament, Dumelo emphasized the NDC’s plans to reset the country’s direction, with agriculture as a key driver of economic recovery.

"The unemployment issue is a national problem, and we in the NDC are about to reset the country. We will make sure that we create a lot of employment opportunities, especially in the agric space. And so it's a national problem, and we are here to fix it. We will not be able to fix all, but we will fix some," he stated.

Beyond agriculture, Mr Dumelo highlighted the NDC’s plan to empower women in business by introducing a specialized financial institution aimed at improving access to credit.

"In the area of business, what we have realized is that women are always a formidable force. They are almost always the ones who can do business and do it well. But unfortunately, access to credit or funding is always a problem for them. That is why the NDC has agreed to establish Women Banking, to be able to lend money to women at a relatively lower rate, so they can expand their businesses, create more businesses, and generate more jobs for the economy," he explained.

His remarks align with the NDC’s broader agenda to revamp key economic sectors, particularly agriculture. Dumelo, a strong advocate for agribusiness, believes that increased investments in mechanized farming, agro-processing, and value chain development will significantly reduce youth unemployment.

Dumelo, an actor-turned-politician and a farmer by profession, is serving his first term in Parliament on the ticket of the NDC. His appointment as Deputy Minister-designate was announced on February 5, 2025, in a statement signed by the Acting Spokesperson to the President, Felix Kwakye Ofosu.

Beyond politics, Dumelo has an extensive academic background. He holds three master’s degrees, earning his second from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) in 2022. In 2024, he completed his third master’s in Law (Natural Resources) at the University of Ghana Law School. His academic journey began with a degree in Civil Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).

His advocacy for women entrepreneurs and agribusiness development underscores his vision for economic transformation, positioning financial inclusion and job creation as key priorities in his political career.