Historian and lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong has thrown his hat into the ring for the upcoming December 7, 2024, presidential election, representing the People’s Redemption Movement (PRM).
His candidacy was endorsed by the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the PRM, who selected him as their presidential candidate.
Edward Adade, the acting General Secretary of PRM, introduced Anokye Frimpong as the party’s flagbearer during a press conference held in Accra on Monday, June 3, 2024.
“The NEC, acting on its mandate to elect a presidential candidate on behalf of the members, had at its last sitting on May 18, 2024, elected Lawyer Yaw Anokye Frimpong as the party’s presidential candidate for the 2024 election.
“In subsequent elections, this method will be revised for greater democratic pluralism. I have the honour on behalf of the National Chairman, Lawyer John Appiah, the National Executive Committee, and members of our great party, the Red Lion, to present to you Yaw Anokye Frimpong Esq. as the presidential candidate of the People’s Redemption Movement (PRM) for the 2024 election,” he said.
Mr Adade highlighted Frimpong’s qualifications and leadership potential to steer the party in the upcoming election.
Anokye Frimpong, in his acceptance speech, outlined key policy initiatives he plans to pursue if elected president. These include revising the Free Senior High School (Free SHS) program to introduce a “Limited Free Education” model.
Under this proposal, only students from financially disadvantaged backgrounds would receive free education, while those from more affluent families would be required to pay a subsidized fee.
Additionally, Anokye Frimpong emphasized the need for all Ghanaians, regardless of socioeconomic status, to contribute to the upkeep of the country’s infrastructure. He proposed implementing a maintenance fee to fund repairs and improvements to roads and other vital infrastructure.
Anokye Frimpong’s candidacy and policy proposals mark the PRM’s bid for a more inclusive and sustainable approach to education and infrastructure development in Ghana.