{"id":6975,"date":"2024-07-12T13:41:24","date_gmt":"2024-07-12T13:41:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=6975"},"modified":"2024-07-12T13:41:39","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T13:41:39","slug":"nana-kwame-bediako-announces-independent-presidential-bid-due-to-party-registration-challenges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=6975","title":{"rendered":"Nana Kwame Bediako announces independent presidential bid due to party registration challenges\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Nana Kwame Bediako, the leader of The New Force Movement, has announced his intention to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming presidential elections.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decision comes after facing significant challenges in registering his party with the Electoral Commission (EC).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At a press conference held this morning at the Kwarleys Residence, Bediako detailed the obstacles his party encountered during the registration process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite submitting all required forms and documents on September 12, 2023, THE NEW FORCE received only a provisional certificate after eight months of waiting. According to Bediako, the EC\u2019s delay in issuing a full party registration made it impossible for them to campaign effectively within the given timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-9d1be313e3403af1c84f23ce7f478b33 ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ftk6DbgeMNo?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAfter eight months of waiting and only receiving a provisional license, it has become clear that pursuing a full party license in time for the elections is impractical. Therefore, we have decided to proceed with an independent candidacy,\u201d Bediako stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bediako emphasized that his decision to run independently is driven by a commitment to the nation\u2019s development, free from bureaucratic hindrances. He reassured Ghanaians of his dedication to bringing economic freedom, equity, equality, and empowerment to all citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis campaign is a revolution for a prosperous future. Running as an independent allows us to bypass entrenched interests and bureaucratic delays, focusing instead on unleashing the immense potential of our nation\u2019s resources and people,\u201d Bediako explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The press conference also highlighted Bediako\u2019s vision for Ghana, which includes fostering a mindset of democracy, ambition, and entrepreneurship among its citizens. He stressed that his commitment to the people of Ghana remains unwavering, and his campaign aims to ensure that the voices of all Ghanaians are heard and represented.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nana Kwame Bediako\u2019s announcement has sparked significant interest and support among his followers, many of whom believe that his independent bid could bring a fresh perspective to Ghana\u2019s political landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nana Kwame Bediako, the leader of The New Force Movement, has announced his intention to run as an independent candidate in the upcoming presidential elections. This decision comes after facing significant challenges in registering his party with the Electoral Commission (EC). 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