The Founder of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has vowed to transform the Central Region into West Africa's financial services hub if elected president.

Expressing dissatisfaction with both the NPP and NDC, Kyerematen pledged to uplift the fortunes of the Central Region, emphasizing its historical significance as a former capital.

Believing the region holds untapped potential, Mr Kyerematen committed to establishing the largest financial services center in West Africa to boost trade activities and enhance the local economy.

“There is no major project the people of the Central Region have benefited from. The Ashanti, Western and Greater Accra Region have benefited but the Central Region has not and that is why I want to make the Central Region the International Financial Services Centre of West Africa. This will help open up the region to investors. This will be done within two years of assuming office as the President of the Republic,” he added.

“The Central Region has the Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Ghana and the people of the Central Region must take advantage of it to boost the economy of the region. My leadership will invest heavily in that sector to boost the sector,” Mr Kyerematen said.

“The Traders Market initiative will see market women have soft loans to invest in their businesses. The Bank will specifically be set up for traders since they don’t have a bank on their own that serves their interest.”

He criticized the lack of major projects benefiting the Central Region under the administration of the NPP and NDC and promised to make it the International Financial Services Centre of West Africa within two years if elected president.

Mr Kyerematen also aims to promote the Central Region as a tourism hub, leveraging its abundance of UNESCO World Heritage sites. He plans to invest significantly in the sector to bolster the region's economy.

Expressing concern about the region's poor market infrastructure, Mr Kyerematen assured improvements during his presidency. Additionally, he announced plans to establish a traders' bank to provide financing for market women through soft loans to invest in their businesses.

Traders across various markets, including Kasoa, Winneba, Agona Swedru, Cape Coast, and Elmina, greeted Kyerematen with excitement, considering him a beacon of hope for the country's economic development.

They expressed disappointment with the performance of the major political parties (NPP and NDC) and believe Mr Kyerematen will bring about positive change if elected president.