Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the founder and leader of the Movement for Change (M4C), has unveiled a transformative plan to abolish the Council of State and introduce a new Second Chamber of Parliament if elected president.
During the launch of his party's manifesto, "The Great Transformational Plan" (GTP), on June 24, Kyerematen emphasized the urgent need for significant reforms in governance and the economy. His proposed Second Chamber would include representatives from key stakeholder groups such as labor unions, faith-based organizations, traditional authorities, professional bodies, gender-based organizations, the private sector, and people with disabilities.
“Abolish the Council of State and establish a new Second Chamber of Parliament with representation from key stakeholders including faith-based organizations, traditional authorities, professional bodies, gender-based organizations, the private sector, labor unions, and people with disabilities,” Kyerematen declared. “That is the truly representative government. That is what we call an all-inclusive government and national unity, and that is going to happen.”
Kyerematen also criticized the two major political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), stating that they have exhausted their competencies and should not return to power. He highlighted that these parties have governed Ghana for the past 32 years without presenting viable plans for the country's future.
Instead, Kyerematen urged Ghanaians to consider the Movement for Change as a new alternative. He plans to contest the 2024 Presidential election as an independent candidate under the M4C banner.
The GTP is described as a comprehensive blueprint for Ghana’s economic transformation, offering robust policy prescriptions and practical steps towards building an enterprise-driven economy. The plan aims to create a prosperous, united, and peaceful Ghana, providing equal opportunities for all, especially young people, women, and other vulnerable groups, enabling them to realize their full potential and improve their livelihoods and general well-being.
Kyerematen also highlighted the financial mismanagement by the two leading parties over the last three decades, attributing the country's current financial predicament to unrestrained borrowing to finance manifesto promises. He criticized the ongoing anticipation for the manifestos of the NPP and NDC with only five months remaining until the general elections, underscoring the need for a new direction.
“The culture of unrestrained borrowing is what has landed us into the ditch in which we find ourselves,” he remarked.
With his ambitious proposals and critique of the current political landscape, Kyerematen’s announcement signals a call for substantial change and a new direction for Ghana's governance.