By D.Klass GH 
Independent presidential candidate Nana Kwame Bediako has delivered a compelling vision for Ghana during the GTV/GBC Presidential Encounters. He emphasized industrialization, economic freedom, and equitable treatment of Ghanaian workers as key pillars of his agenda.
“Our country has not been industrialized because of poor leadership. I am here to fix that,” he asserted. Highlighting Ghana’s persistent challenges, he noted, “Ghana faces social, economic, and environmental challenges that need a bold leader to address.”
Mr. Bediako referenced his “12 Pillars for Economic Freedom,” a comprehensive framework aimed at tackling systemic inefficiencies. He stressed the importance of innovative strategies, including water-based transportation systems to boost logistics and connectivity. “The developed countries use water transportation for the movement of logistics. That has helped them move faster. This is what I want to do by connecting our waters,” he explained.
Education and Worker Welfare
The candidate promised a transformative approach to education, focusing on practical learning and critical thinking to support industrialization. “I will overhaul the education system to encourage real thinking and practical learning to help in our industrialization agenda,” Bediako stated.
He also addressed the plight of underpaid professionals, including teachers, nurses, and security personnel. “The country has not treated our teachers fairly. The people who teach our children cannot be paid meagre salaries. Our nurses and security personnel and all our workers are not well paid. I will change that and give decent salaries to workers,” he pledged.
Sports, Disability, and Entertainment Reforms
Nana Kwame Bediako outlined plans to integrate sports into education through the establishment of sports academies to groom young talents into global legends. Furthermore, he emphasized his commitment to empowering persons with disabilities, referencing personal experiences with visually and physically challenged friends. “I will increase their share of the common fund from 3% to 5% and create more opportunities for them,” he promised.
He also advocated for structural reforms in the entertainment industry to ensure that entertainers receive royalties to sustain themselves and their families for generations.
Economic Vision
Mr. Bediako criticized Ghana’s dependence on loans to pay salaries and fund development, advocating instead for investments in human capital and job creation to drive economic growth. “We cannot borrow money to pay salaries and develop our country. We need to invest in the people and create jobs for them to bring about economic growth,” he said.
Nana Kwame Bediako’s vision, centered on bold leadership, economic independence, and social equity, resonated with his message of being a leader ready to “fix the broken system.”
As the 2024 elections approach, his innovative ideas and bold promises add to the growing list of alternatives for the Ghanaian electorate.
Source: The New Force