The manifesto, titled “The 12 Pillars to Economic Freedom, was unveiled during a livestream that began at 7:30 PM by the New Force Leader, Nana Kwame Bediako (Cheddar) gaining traction from Ghanaians.
The manifesto was described by the New Force Movement as a visionary document, laying out a comprehensive plan aimed at bringing prosperity, creating opportunities, and ensuring a bright future for all Ghanaians. This event marked a significant moment in Nana Kwame Bediako’s campaign, as he sought to outline his key policies and vision for the country.
Although Mr. Bediako was unable to register the New Force Movement as an official political party in time for the December 7 election, he announced his intention to file his nomination with the Electoral Commission as an independent candidate. This decision was made after delays in obtaining the necessary approval from the Electoral Commission to form a political party, which would have left little time for effective campaigning.
Earlier this year, Bediako, also known as “Cheddar,” revealed that his ambition to become President of Ghana was driven by what he described as a divine calling. Despite his limited experience in politics, he was guided by a strong conviction that this was his path, just as he had been guided in other aspects of his life.
The livestream drew significant attention as Bediako outlined his 12 Pillars of Economic Freedom and shared his vision for the future of Ghana.
He emphasized that multinational companies extracting Ghana’s mineral resources would not pay taxes in cash. Instead, 30 percent of the mineral resources extracted would be taken to help increase the country’s reserves.
Nana Kwame Bediako also questioned the need to print money abroad, stating, “Why did we have to go to England, or go to Switzerland, De La Rue to print our money? We were going to print our own money.”
WATCH: 12 Pillars to Economic Freedom Manifesto Launch by Nana Kwame Bediako (Cheddar), Leader of the New Force
1. Streamlined Government: Operate with a lean government consisting of only 12 ministers.
2. Monetizing Citizenship: Generate $50 billion by offering Ghanaian citizenship to investors in exchange for a Ghanaian passport.
3. Economic Sovereignty and African Unity: Print Ghana’s own currency, promote a borderless continent for trade and investment, and work toward the unification of Africa.
4. National Insurance Reform: Transform SSNIT into a National Insurance Fund, allowing contributors to access their funds at any time.
5. Sovereign Wealth Fund: Establish a National Sovereign Wealth Fund to eliminate the need for borrowing from the IMF.
6. Infrastructure Development: Construct Ghana’s first water transportation system and develop an 8,000-kilometer railway network across the country.
7. Long-Term Reserves: Build food and gold reserves capable of sustaining Ghana for the next 100 years.
8. Technology and Energy Advancements: Turn Ghana into a tech hub, build a nuclear power plant, and develop renewable energy infrastructure.
9. Educational Reform: Revamp the curriculum to focus on skills that produce entrepreneurs rather than job seekers.
10. Resource Management: Use blockchain technology to manage all mineral resources, preventing illegal mining activities.
11. National Blockchain Platform: Create a National WEB3 platform and migrate all statutory and national data to blockchain to reduce corruption.
12. Cultural and Creative Industries: Develop Hollywood-style studios, empower artists to own their catalogs, ensure musicians receive fair royalties, and support the ownership of distribution and recording platforms.
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