Independent Presidential aspirant, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has levelled criticism at the two dominant political parties, the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), as the 2024 elections approach.
Mr. Kyerematen asserts that both the NDC and NPP lack substantive solutions to address the economic challenges confronting Ghanaians.
He particularly rebuked them for resorting to International Monetary Fund (IMF) bailouts during their respective administrations.
As the founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Mr. Kyerematen positioned himself as the most suitable candidate to spearhead the desired transformation sought by Ghanaians.
He implored voters to consider him as their preferred choice in the upcoming 2024 elections.
Kyerematen questioned whether Ghanaians genuinely desire change, highlighting dissatisfaction with the existing duopoly.
“Do you sincerely believe that, generally, people are looking for change in this country? People want to go beyond the duopoly. The two political parties [NDC, NPP] for the last 32 years, whatever, they can do, we have all seen what they can do,” he asked in an interview on Citi TV.
He stressed the need for a departure from the status quo, given the nation's enduring economic struggles and the recurrent reliance on IMF assistance by both major parties.
“People are beginning to ask questions, so if after 32 years, we are in such a deep economic mess, it was no better during the NDC days. Getting to the end of the NDC, we went to IMF, and getting to the second term of the NPP, we are going to IMF. Does it take any level of sophisticated thinking for you to realize as a Ghanaian that it is time for a change? It’s clear that we need to try something different,” he noted.
The former Trade Minister highlighted his track record of effectiveness in both former President John Agyekum Kufuor's and President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo's administrations. He particularly underscored his achievements in spearheading the One-District-One-Factory (1D1F) initiative.
“If you look at my record under former President J. A Kufuor’s administration and President Akufo-Addo’s government. People who have been part of this government will tell you that I was probably one of the most effective ministers in both administrations. In terms of my area of focus, in terms of innovations, executing capacity. Right now, if the NPP wants to talk about their achievements, I think the most comprehensive and innovative programme for the NPP has been the One-District-One-Factory initiative. It’s been one of the greatest success stories of the NPP,” he stated.
Source: graphiconline.com
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Masa open your mouth and bring your ideas for scrutiny, or forever keep your peace. we are tired of nonsensse politics bereft of ideas not again
I grew partly with you Joooeeee. Bawumia and his team is telling us that the NPP government is a corruption structured government that will not allow any individual with good intentions to advance their ideas. If the mate doesn't have a voice, how much more the guy on the street helping the mate to get more passengers? Bawumia is certainly not an option, Mahama is perhaps not a reliable alternative, it's in our interest to go for a third force. Even if they're not the ideal person we are looking for, that bold move by Ghanaians alone will have a lot of inherent benefits.
Alan, Stop telling us about how good you were as a minister and tell us what you will do if elected as President. I really support a third movement in Ghana and I respect you as a person. But you are not being visionary. I don't here anything about what you will do as a President to fix our problems. You are only talking now after Bawumia has spoken. Alan, you are disappointing me. You come across as one who just wants to be a President. Just like the short man sitting there appointing and sacking people. We have seen such a character now and we will not make this mistake again. So better tell us what you will do and how you will do it. This is so basic for an aspirant, even an SSS school Prefect aspirant knows this. Or you are simply not visionary?