Ghanaian businessman and philanthropist, Dr Kofi Amoah, has called for the establishment of a National Rescue Fund (NRF) to support vulnerable citizens as the newly installed government works to overcome the severe economic challenges inherited from the previous administration.

In a heartfelt message posted on the social media platform X, Dr Amoah highlighted the gravity of Ghana’s current socio‑economic crisis, citing the “empty national coffers” and “mega loans to pay to diverse groups of lenders” left behind by the former NPP government.

With the seven‑month‑old NDC administration under President John Dramani Mahama facing a difficult path to economic recovery, Dr Amoah urged Ghanaians to take collective responsibility for the nation’s turnaround.

“We, the citizens, cannot sit on the fence with our usual refrain to government of ‘yɛ ma yɛnhwe’ (do and let’s see). I think that we must get involved meaningfully,” he stated.

To demonstrate his commitment, Dr Amoah pledged GH¢100,000 to the proposed National Rescue Fund once it is formally established by the government.

He believes the fund can provide timely support to Ghanaians facing hardship, particularly in sectors such as healthcare and education, where nurses and teachers are “baring their teeth” under worsening conditions.

“Let’s show that we love our country and that each of us must have her or his skin in the game when times are hard as well as when times are good,” he appealed.

Dr Amoah called on the Minister for Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, to lead the establishment of the NRF and ensure that contributions can be made easily via MoMo, bank transfers, cheques and other secure channels.

“I suggest that the Minister of Finance establish an account in the name of ‘National Rescue Fund’ that can receive contributions large and small,” he wrote. “Please, fellow citizens, let’s do this as a sign of unity and togetherness.”

He specifically appealed to well‑resourced individuals and institutions, including the East Legon Executive Fitness Club, traditional authorities, churches, diaspora associations and professional bodies such as the Ghana Bar Association, Ghana Medical Association and the Association of Ghana Industries, to contribute generously.

“But most importantly,” he stressed, “I call on individual citizens to answer this call from 2 cedis to 20 to 1,000 cedis and more, to show your love for Ghana and to register your spiritual connection to Ghana with your donation.”

He also emphasised the symbolic importance of the NRF for national unity and future generations.

“Symbols can be powerful, and action can heal. This call for action must be viewed as such and embraced for our collective determination towards a new bright dawn for our country.”

Dr Amoah concluded with a direct appeal to President Mahama and Finance Minister Dr Ato Forson:

“Braa President Mahama and Braa Finance Minister Ato, we plead with respect in our hearts for you to take over this initiative and let’s create the necessary awareness and logistics to make it work… and we believe it will work.”

Referencing the famous anthem “We Are The World”, Dr Amoah reinforced his call for national unity in difficult times:

“There comes a time when we heed a certain call, when we must come together as one. There are people dying. Oh, and it’s time to lend a hand to life, the greatest gift of all…”

I PUT IN GhS100,000

Dear Ghanaians, greetings

I propose the formation of a NATIONAL RESCUE FUND, NRF

We are all aware of the number of hardships going on in the country, especially in the healthcare and education fields, with nurses and teachers baring their teeth

We are also…

— CitizenKofi (@amoah_citizen) June 26, 2025