An independent presidential aspirant, Nana Kwame Bediako, widely known as Cheddar, has boldly asserted his candidacy for the presidency in the upcoming 2024 elections, urging Ghanaians to consider him for the position.

As the leader of the New Force Movement, Bediako stressed the imperative of prioritizing manufacturing within Ghana to reduce reliance on imported goods from foreign nations like China, America, or Turkey.

Reflecting on his journey, Bediako asserts that his leadership journey began during his school days, equipping him with the necessary skills to effectively lead the nation.

“I have held leadership positions right from school so I have experience. I know how to make money and create wealth. I have what it takes to be president.

“I respect and value people. I will not steal from them or disrespect them".

During his listening tour in the Ashanti region, Bediako emphasized his dedication to bolstering agricultural activities, curbing post-harvest losses, and fostering employment opportunities.

"Out of 16 regions that we have in this country, it’s only one that is active and it’s just Accra. The rest is non-active and supposedly the rest are the ones with the resources; they have the mineral resources; they have the human resources and it’s not being used.

"The resources are here in the Ashanti region… all of these places need plants, energy; you need power stations to at least give industrial tariffs," he added.

Bediako criticized the current leadership, alleging that their focus lies on personal gain rather than the nation's development.