Deputy Director of Communication for the Movement for Change, Courage Nobi, has articulated a compelling case for the suitability of Alan Kyerematen for the presidencyof Ghana.
According to him, age holds little significance compared to one’s demonstrated abilities and track record in both private and public service. He was answering a question on the possibility age being a disadvantage for his presidential candidate.
“In politics age is nothing. What is important is what is within you that you have demonstrated in public service, so what has been your conduct in private service and in public service?” he asked.
In an interview with Johnnie Hughes on the 3FM Sunrise Morning Show on February 19th, he lauded Mr Kyerematen’s impeccable reputation in both spheres, citing his inclusion among the Times 100 leaders to watch in 1994 and his role in developing Empritech, a venture that facilitated job creation within companies.
“In 1994 he was listed among the Times 100 leaders to watch, leaders for the millenniums, he developed Empritech which empowered companies to create employment” he stated.
Drawing comparisons between Kyerematen and other political figures, Nobi asserted, “What he has demonstrated puts him miles ahead of both President Mahama and Alhaji Bawumia in terms of suitability for the presidency of this nation.”
He argued that while President Mahama had served as both vice president and president, and Bawumia had four years as vice president, Kyerematen’s accomplishments surpassed theirs.
He criticized the tendency to downplay the significance of positions like vice president by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, stressing that such roles carry immense responsibility and should not be disregarded when evaluating a candidate’s suitability for higher office.
“You cannot debase the position simply because you want to run away from responsibility. The fact that you have an ambition doesn’t mean that you declaw or remove the authority, the responsibility that is put in a position and was part of the team” he said.
Referring to President Akufo-Addo’s assertion that he was running the economy with the brain of Alhaji Bawumia, Nobi implied that it was time for a new approach.
He argued that crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic and geopolitical tensions should inspire innovative leadership rather than excuse.
“When we talk about the economy of this country today, immediately, we are reminded that there was COVID, there was Russia Ukraine, there was this. It is in times of crisis that we see the best of people”.
Nobi advocated for Kyerematen’s candidacy, describing him as a visionary leader capable of steering Ghana towards prosperity.
By Joselyn Kafui Nyadzi