By Maltiti Sayida Sadick
Kwame Owusu Danso, the running mate for the Movement for Change, has urged Ghanaians, especially the youth to focus on leadership that genuinely understands their struggles rather than being swayed by political hype. In a candid interview on GTV Breakfast’s Manifesto Watch with Maltiti Sayida Sadick, Owusu Danso shared his personal journey, explaining how his life experiences as a bus conductor, musician, and media personality have shaped his understanding of the daily struggles of ordinary Ghanaians.
“I struggled to survive. I have been a bus conductor, a musician, and a media personality, so I understand the common cry of the Ghanaian,” Owusu Danso said, emphasizing his deep connection to the people. He explained that this is why he paired with Alan Kyerematen as his running mate, believing together they can deliver prosperity for the youth and the nation.
He added that Alan Kyerematen is financilaly independent and a former financier of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Owusu Danso stressed that Ghana is at a critical juncture where citizens are tired of the political duopoly between the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He believes Alan Kyerematen is the right leader to break the cycle and give Ghana what he calls its “second independence.”
“Alan Kyerematen is going to give Ghana the second independence,” Owusu Danso stated, emphasizing Kyerematen’s integrity as “the only politician without a corruption record.” The Movement for Change has laid out plans to form a government of national unity, cut down ministerial appointments to 40, and move away from party loyalty to a focus on individual competence and personality.
Among the key promises made by the Movement for Change are initiatives aimed at empowering the youth and informal sector. These include creating a Traders Bank to support informal traders and incentivizing banks to provide interest-free loans to young entrepreneurs. The party also plans to establish a Creative Arts Fund to support the creative and media industries, while expanding the tax net to cover untaxed sectors of the economy.
Owusu Danso ended by urging the youth to look beyond party colors and flashy campaign promises, focusing instead on leaders who understand their plight and have real plans for their future. “The youth should not be swayed by hype. We need leadership that reflects our realities and can bring true change,” he added.
This call to action forms part of the Movement for Change’s broader commitment to tackling corruption, improving the economy, and addressing youth unemployment through innovative policies.
