As Ghana gears up for the 2024 elections, a significant political development has emerged with the forging of a strategic partnership between independent presidential candidate Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen and the National Interest Movement led by former Convention People’s Party (CPP) flagbearer Abu Sakara.
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Announced through a statement released on Thursday, April 4, 2024, the collaboration operates under the banner of the ‘Alliance for Revolutionary Change (ARC).’ The formal launch of the alliance is scheduled for Wednesday, April 17.
The primary objective of the ARC is to foster unity among Ghanaians from diverse backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on engaging youth and women in the electoral process. The ultimate goal is to elect the first independent candidate as President of Ghana.
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In the statement, Mr. Kyerematen emphasized the urgent need to break the cycle of poverty and pave a new path towards prosperity for the nation. The Alliance aims to address the longstanding developmental challenges that Ghana has grappled with over the past three decades.
Among the key objectives of the ARC is the eradication of divisiveness in Ghanaian politics, challenging the prevailing ‘winner takes all’ mentality, and ensuring continuity in government projects.
The Alliance envisions the establishment of an all-inclusive government of national unity, representing diverse sectors of society, to formulate and implement a comprehensive National Development Plan aimed at transforming Ghana’s economy and society.
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