Aspiring presidential candidate, and founder of #TheNewForce, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has highlighted the urgent need for infrastructure development in Ghana, particularly emphasizing the expansion of railways as a priority.
During a media engagement, Cheddar expressed his dismay over the current state of transportation infrastructure in the country, noting that in 2024, the primary mode of transporting goods remains limited to roads.
He emphasized the absence of alternative modes such as waterways and railways, which he believes are essential for efficient and sustainable transportation.
Outlining the projects he intends to implement, he noted that:”We also have infrastructure development and the infrastructure development of course there are a lot of things that we need to do in this country. Expansion of railways is one of the most important things to me. I don’t see why we are in 2024 and the only way of transporting goods in our country is by road.”
Highlighting the environmental impact of overreliance on road transportation, Cheddar raised concerns about pollution and emphasized the need for sustainable solutions to modernize Ghana’s transportation system.
“You can’t even put anything on any water and you can’t move containers by railways. So we can move a 100 containers from the harbor to go to one place but everyone of these containers is going on a truck and is driving on a road and is polluting the environment and it makes us think that we are not thinking to be with the modern world,” he added.
As Ghana prepares for upcoming elections, Cheddar’s focus on infrastructure development and sustainable transportation solutions adds a unique perspective to the political discourse.