By Vivian Amoah
At the GBC Presidential Encounter on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, Nana Kwame Bediako, Presidential Candidate for the New Force, passionately outlined his vision, making a case why Ghanaians should vote for him.
Bediako shared a personal story about his family. “I come from a lineage that refuses to give up,” he explained.
“My father was the youngest of nine children, and he was the only one who survived. That’s where my name, ‘Videoco,’ comes from—it means to fight and win. My father, a Polygamist, wanted to leave a lasting legacy. Today, one of his legacies is me, fighting for the future of our nation.”
He described his evolution from a Businessman to a Humanitarian. “Many know me as a developer, an entrepreneur, or an industrialist,” he said. “But at my core, I am a philanthropist. Helping people and creating meaningful value brings me true fulfilment.”
He urged Ghanaians to understand that there is no such thing as luck. “Chances favour the prepared mind, and we are all here for a purpose. Even small contributions can have a ripple effect, improving the lives of many.”
Bediako critiqued Ghana’s two-party system, pointing out that after 32 years of dominance by the same parties, the country has not seen the expected progress. “I refuse to blame anyone. I’m not one for excuses. Instead, I’ve decided to step forward as a third force—to challenge the status quo and bring about real change for Ghana.”
He elaborated on the vision of his New Force party. “I didn’t come into politics with empty promises or copied manifestos. After reading Ghana’s Constitution, I saw the gaps and realised that what this country needed was a new approach. So, I didn’t write a manifesto—I wrote 12 pillars to rebuild Ghana, because this nation is like a house that needs to be reconstructed from the ground up.”
Looking at other successful countries like England, Dubai, Qatar, and China, Bediako asked why Ghana has not industrialised like these nations.
“Why are we still exporting raw materials instead of building our industries? Why are we not using our own cotton to create finished products here?”
He concluded by calling for a shift in Ghana’s economic strategy, one that focuses on industrialisation and self-sufficiency, and urged Ghanaians to join him in this mission.
“It’s time for Ghana to rise, to reclaim its resources, and to build a prosperous future for all its people.”
