Independent presidential candidate Nana Kwame Bediako, known as Cheddar and leader of the New Force Movement, has called on voters to reject the practice of vote-buying and instead elect leaders committed to genuine transformation.
As part of his campaign, Cheddar is embarking on a nationwide tour, visiting 276 constituencies to engage directly with voters. His latest stop was in the Central Region, where he visited towns such as Mankessim, Anomabo, and Cape Coast.
The Central Region, historically a swing region, is expected to be a key battleground in the upcoming 2024 elections.
In Apam on November 19, Cheddar expressed his disappointment with the town’s lack of development, pointing out persistent issues such as poverty, unemployment, and poor infrastructure. He blamed these challenges on the ineffective leadership of successive governments.
“I’m at a loss for words, but I feel compelled to say sorry. I’ve visited many places, but coming to Apam, I can feel the poverty here. With the level of development, it’s hard to imagine what the future holds. What has the government done to support the people of Apam?” Cheddar lamented.
At the University of Cape Coast, he received a warm reception from students who were motivated by his message of challenging the dominance of the two main political parties, NDC and NPP.
In his address to the students, Cheddar emphasized the urgent need for economic freedom and the empowerment of the youth to shape the nation’s future. “If I’m in my 60s and I tell you I’m going to build your roads and your universities, we need to take ownership of this country. We must take power into our hands, use our voices to control governance, or else we’ll remain slaves to others,” he declared.
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