Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, founder and independent presidential aspirant of the Movement for Change (M4C), has criticized the two major political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mr. Kyerematen argued that both parties have exhausted their competencies after governing the country for the past 32 years. He claims they have failed to present viable plans and urged Ghanaians to support the Movement for Change in the 2024 Presidential election, where he intends to run as an independent candidate.
The Great Transformational Plan proposed by Mr Kwadwo Kyerematen outlines robust policies and practical steps toward building an enterprise economy. It aims to create a prosperous, united, and peaceful Ghana with equal opportunities for all, particularly young people, women, and vulnerable groups. He criticized the extensive borrowing by the leading parties to finance their manifesto promises, which he believes has led to the country’s current financial difficulties.
The independent candidate announced his intention to abolish the Council of State if elected president. Speaking at the Movement for Change manifesto launch on Monday, June 24, 2024, Mr Kyerematen proposed replacing the Council of State with a new Second Chamber of Parliament. This chamber would feature representation from key stakeholder groups, including labor unions, faith-based organizations, traditional authorities, professional bodies, gender-based organizations, the private sector, and people with disabilities. He emphasized that this approach would foster a more representative and inclusive government.
In his speech, Mr Kyerematen expressed his desire to lead the transformation of Ghana’s economy into a modern, industrialized one that provides equal opportunities for all citizens, regardless of their ethnic, religious, or political background. He stated, “This plan is the blueprint for achieving a prosperous economy, and I believe I have the vision, competence, integrity, and action-oriented leadership to guide this process.” He described the Great Transformational Plan as a roadmap for Ghana’s transition from instability to stability, growth, resilience, and prosperity.
Addressing the issue of illegal mining (Galamsey), Mr Kyerematen proposed a pragmatic solution where the government would bring together young people involved in Galamsey to form companies, not cooperatives, for small-scale mining. The government would provide machinery and equipment on a work-and-pay basis, allowing the companies to repay loans through their productivity. He emphasized that licensing these companies through the Minerals Commission is essential to legitimize their operations and ensure they adhere to regulations. He also stressed the importance of management support and machinery provision to transform the illegal mining sector into a legal and sustainable industry.
When asked about his running mate, Kyerematen replied, “We will cross that bridge soon,” stating that a solid team is already in place.
