The Honorary Vice President of IMANI-Africa, Bright Simons, has raised the question of whether demanding "facts and policies" from Cheddar, also known as Nana Kwame Bediako, holds any significance in winning elections.

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According to Simons, global research suggests that elections often pivot on emotional connections rather than detailed facts and policies, challenging the expectations of Ghanaians seeking such specifics from Cheddar.

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His remarks follow responses from a segment of the middle class expressing dissatisfaction with Cheddar's understanding of facts and policies.

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In a post dated January 16, 2024, on X, Simons highlighted that middle-class Ghanaians have shown disinterest in issues related to the state's facts and policies, referencing controversial policies like Agyapa, SML, Kelni-GVG, and PDS.

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IMANI-Africa's Honorary Vice President questioned whether those unimpressed by Cheddar's perceived lack of grasp on facts and policies constitute his target audience and whether such concerns have any bearing on winning elections in Ghana.

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Meanwhile, Nana Kwame Bediako, the driving force behind The New Force agenda, is actively engaged in a media campaign tour, outlining his presidential aspirations and the contributions he aims to make for the citizens.

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1/Real estate tycoon & former scrap dealer, Cheddar, is on his 1st media tour since announcing he is running for Prez of Ghana. Some folks say they are not impressed by his grasp of facts & policies. Two questions:1. Are they his audience & 2. Do facts & policies win elections? pic.twitter.com/NhYGCyYF5Y— Bright Simons (@BBSimons) January 16, 2024

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