Nana Kwame Bediako
Independent Presidential Aspirant, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has left Ghanaians wondering who his running mate will be. Despite filing his nomination forms without a running mate, Cheddar has assured the public that his vice presidential candidate will be unveiled soon.
This is not the first time Cheddar has kept the public guessing.
In the lead-up to the filing of his nomination forms, there was speculation about who his running mate would be.
However, Cheddar remained tight-lipped, fueling speculation and rumors.
Cheddar’s decision to file his nomination forms without a running mate has raised eyebrows.
According to the Electoral Commission’s regulations, all presidential nominees must have a running mate.
However, Cheddar appears to have found a loophole, leaving many to wonder who his running mate will be.
In a surprising turn of events, Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Ghana’s first president Kwame Nkrumah, has rejected an offer from Cheddar to be his running mate in the upcoming elections.
Cheddar, the leader of the New Force movement, had proposed the partnership, citing his admiration for the Nkrumaist tradition and his desire to continue the legacy of the first Ghanaian president.
However, Samia Nkrumah declined the offer, citing her own political aspirations to return to Parliament.
Samia, a former Chairperson of the Convention People’s Party (CPP), explained that she has invested significant time and resources into regaining the Jomoro constituency seat, which she once held but lost to Dorcas Affo-Toffey of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in a previous election.
Samia’s decision to turn down Cheddar’s offer has raised eyebrows, with some questioning her commitment to the Nkrumaist tradition.
However, Samia clarified that she believes many Ghanaians, including Cheddar, have the right mindset to lead the country, but politics requires a strategic approach.
With Ghana facing economic challenges, Samia believes that different forces must come together to address the pressing issues of the day, such as poverty, education, and housing.
For her, the best way to contribute to this effort is by securing a seat in Parliament and ensuring that the Nkrumaist tradition plays a role in shaping the future of Ghana.
Samia’s rejection of Cheddar’s offer has also sparked debate about the future of the Nkrumaist tradition and its relevance in modern Ghanaian politics.
Some have argued that the tradition, which emphasizes African socialism and self-reliance, is no longer relevant in today’s political landscape.