An independent candidate, Nana Kwame Bediako, widely known as Cheddar, has boldly proclaimed himself as the answer to Ghana’s economic challenges.
In an interview with Nhyira FM on March 18, 2024, the founder and head of The New Force expressed his disappointment with the management of the country’s economy over the years.
He criticized the dependence on foreign aid, suggesting that effective utilization of Ghana’s natural resources could have eliminated the need for such assistance.
“Although I made half a million outside Ghana, all the industrialisation and projects I have in my empire came from the resources I mobilised in this country.
“I don’t blame those who think I made my wealth from drugs and other vices. It is common in our part of the world that people believe you cannot make it through hard work without politics and drugs.
“This is why we must change our minds and understand that the black man is also capable. I know that with time, people will see who I truly am,” he said.
Cheddar acknowledged the prevailing perception that his wealth might be attributed to illicit activities like drug trade.
However, he challenged this stereotype, asserting that success through legitimate means is attainable for Africans.
He pledged to generate significant revenue domestically, envisioning a Ghana where reliance on institutions like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial aid becomes unnecessary.
“I am the new IMF for Ghana if I can find a solution for Ghana to gain $10 billion to $30 billion within four years.”