Leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has asserted that he will enhance the anti-corruption efforts by replacing the Office of the Special Prosecutor with an anti-corruption overseer.
He advocated consolidating all existing fragmented anti-corruption laws into a unified document overseen by this proposed anti-corruption overseer.
Last week, the Movement for Change unveiled its comprehensive developmental agenda in a document named the Great Transformational Plan (GTP).
The manifesto outlines key priority areas that a future government led by the movement will prioritize to enhance the socio-economic welfare of Ghanaians.
Alan Kyerematen elaborated on his vision for the nation on Monday, July 1, 2024, emphasizing that the manifesto has been meticulously crafted to prominently address the needs of vulnerable segments of society.
He expressed concern about the efficacy of existing programs aimed at persons living with disabilities, questioning their impact.
He said, “It is very important that we review the existing programmes. Governments will say we have programmes for persons living with disabilities but how far has this programmes helped them?”.
Additionally, he criticized District Assemblies for failing to allocate a portion of their Common Fund to benefit persons living with disabilities.
Formerly Minister of Trade and Industry, Kyerematen is confident that restructuring the anti-corruption framework by establishing an independent Anti-corruption Overseer, distinct from the Attorney-General’s oversight, will enhance its effectiveness.
He clarified that this new body would be empowered and adequately resourced to carry out its mandate independently.
“Currently, the Special Prosecutor derives its powers from the Attorney-General which is not helping to support the powers of the Special Prosecutor, so we are proposing that authorities assigned to the Overlord is not linked to the Attorney-General and so we are creating a whole new institution for dealing with corruption which is different from what we have now,” Alan Kyerematen added.
Regarding the economy, he proposed a roadmap to reduce Ghana’s current debt-to-GDP ratio of 62.7% to just 5%.
Kyerematen views his candidacy in the presidential race as a beacon of hope, promising transformation and progress for the country.