Manklalo of the Mafi Traditional Area, Togbe Brentuo Asafo IV, has expressed the need for a third political force in Ghana.

In Mafi, during a political tour of the Volta Region by founder and leader of the Movement for Change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, he noted that Ghanaians have not seen sufficient development from the two major political parties; the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).

He noted that Ghana would see the needed change if Mr Kyerematen is given the nod to lead the country.

“We want to have a third force. We are fed up with the NDC and NPP. I am not condemning them, they have done what they could. They have too much time in power. We pray God makes him [Alan Kyerematen] the third force to govern us. The chiefs and people of Mafi are behind him”, he said.

Mr. Kyerematen affirmed this sentiment, stating that Ghanaians are calling for a change and a new leader to guide the country's affairs.

“The majority of Ghanaians are looking for change. They are asking for a government of national unity, a union government which will not only be composed of people who are politicians. But all our stakeholders, including chiefs, religious men, and various people”, he said.

He also announced that the Volta Region would receive a significant portion of development projects under his administration to boost the region's status. He highlighted the region's potential in agriculture, oil and gas, tourism, and other sectors.

Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has promised to transform Juapong into an economic hub by reviving the Volta Star Textile factory, enhancing the market, and establishing a trader's bank in the area.

Mr. Kyerematen made this announcement during his Market Tour of the Volta Region, starting at the Juapong Market in the Central Tongu District. His tour is part of his campaign efforts ahead of the December 7 general elections.

Local Textile manufacturers expressed worry in January last year that, after a series of interventions by Volta Star Textile Limited (VSTL), the company is still not able to produce to meet the demand of local producers.

Volta Star is the only state-owned local processor of cotton for fabric manufacturers in the country established under the Ministry of Trade and Industry.

Mr Kyerematen also announced plans to establish the largest skills development center in the entire West Africa sub-region, with a focus on the Volta Region.

This initiative is part of his regional development agenda, where each region would have a specific project aimed at improving the country's economic status.

Continuing to the Ho Central Market, Mr. Kyerematen urged traders to support him to make the region a hub for skills development.

The Movement for Change team concluded their tour at the Sogakofe Market, reiterating their commitment to the region's development.