Samia Nkrumah, daughter of Ghana's first president, Dr.
Kwame Nkrumah, has revealed that Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, the leader of the New Force Movement, approached her to be his running mate for the 2024 general elections.
During an interview on Star FM's Starr Chat, Samia disclosed that she turned down the offer "Yes, Cheddar did.
But I told him that I'd invested too much in Jomoro and I believe the Nkrumahist tradition must be represented in Parliament, in our decision-making." "I've invested too much in that and I think I want to see that happen.
I believe the Nkrumahist tradition must be represented in Parliament, in our decision-making body, because as it is today, it is not with that clarity and conviction." Samia Nkrumah expressed her belief that many Ghanaians possess the potential to make a difference in and out of politics.
However, she emphasised that pursuing political power requires a well-defined strategic approach. "I believe many Ghanaians have what it takes inside and outside politics.
But politics, anyway, it's a different thing, because when vying for political power, I think you have to do it with a strategic aim." Samia Nkrumah reaffirmed her dedication to the Nkrumahist tradition, emphasizing her significant investment in it. "I want to see that happen.
I've invested too much in that." She also acknowledged that many Ghanaians have the potential to make a positive impact, but noted that politics requires a strategic approach.