In a powerful call to action, Rayan Nasir, the Upper East Regional Anchor for the Movement for Change, has urged Ghanaians to break away from the entrenched duopoly of the NPP and NDC.

Speaking to Joseph Napoleon Anaaya of Yem Radio, Nasir argued that the two dominant parties have taken the nation for granted, holding onto power without delivering true progress for the people.

He called on Ghanaians to vote for Alan Kyerematen, whom he hailed as the only candidate capable of fostering a government of national unity that would harness the country’s brightest minds, many of whom have been sidelined by partisan politics.

Nasir emphasized that Alan Kyerematen’s leadership promises transformative policies, including a commitment to economic empowerment through the "One District, One Factory" initiative.

"This program was Alan’s brainchild, yet it has been undermined under the current administration,” he stated. “If elected, Alan will ensure that every district benefits fully, creating jobs and fostering economic development at the grassroots level.”

Nasir pointed to Kyerematen’s track record of industrial policy-making, highlighting his ability to attract private investment to establish factories across the country.

Ali Zakari, the North East Regional Anchor for the Movement for Change, echoed Nasir’s sentiments, citing the region’s untapped agricultural potential. “The North East is blessed with crops like rice and watermelon,” he said. “But due to the absence of processing factories, our farmers have no choice but to sell their produce cheaply or watch it go to waste.”

Zakari blamed this on years of neglect under the current duopoly and pointed to Alan Kyerematen’s plans to develop rural industries as a lifeline for the region’s agricultural sector. “Under Alan’s administration, these crops will be processed locally, increasing farmers’ earnings and creating jobs for the youth,” he added.

Gariba Awudu, a young advocate from the North East, expressed frustration over the region’s high unemployment rate. “There are no jobs here for the youth. We need a leader who will invest in us and in our future,” Awudu said.

He called on his peers to rally behind Alan Kyerematen, whom he described as the only candidate with a clear plan to tackle youth unemployment and provide practical opportunities for the country’s young people. Alan’s 10-point plan for youth empowerment includes financial support for youth-led businesses and development of local industries, Awudu noted, which would bring real change to struggling communities.

Nasir also cited Alan’s commitment to fighting corruption, including his pledge to establish an independent anti-corruption agency led by a ‘corruption Czar’ with prosecutorial powers.

“For too long, corruption has been a cancer eating away at our country’s wealth. Alan’s Great Transformational Plan aims to root out this corruption by consolidating all anti-corruption bodies into one robust institution,” Nasir declared.

He urged voters to support a leader willing to take bold steps against corrupt officials, no matter their political affiliations, and to push for transparency and accountability at all levels of government.

Addressing the environmental devastation caused by illegal mining, or galamsey, Nasir noted Alan’s strong stance on protecting Ghana’s natural resources.

“Galamsey has destroyed our lands, our rivers, and our livelihoods,” he stated. “Alan has promised to take a stand against it, not by empty words but by working with local chiefs to restore and protect our natural heritage.” Nasir argued that Kyerematen’s commitment to making chiefs co-trustees of the country’s natural resources would ensure local communities have a say in how their lands are managed, unlike the current top-down approach that has failed to deliver sustainable solutions.

Nasir concluded his appeal by highlighting Alan’s vision for a national unity government, where qualified Ghanaians from all walks of life and political backgrounds would play active roles in governance. “This winner-takes-all system has failed us.

It’s time for a government that unites rather than divides, a government that draws on the skills of our brightest minds, not just party loyalists,” he asserted. He called on Ghanaians, especially those in the North East, to break the cycle of partisan politics and support a leader committed to uniting the nation and fostering a collaborative approach to development.

The Movement for Change, led by Alan Kyerematen, is shaping up to be a formidable force in the upcoming elections, offering an alternative vision for Ghana’s future - one rooted in unity, economic progress, and an uncompromising stance on corruption and environmental protection. Interesting times ahead.