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Media personality Okatakyie Afrifa Mensah has voiced his disapproval of Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, running for the presidency in Ghana as reported by Ghana Web on Thursday, October 10, 2024.<\/p>\n

Okatakyie cited Cheddar’s extravagant lifestyle as a major reason why he believes the businessman is not suitable to lead the country.<\/p>\n

Speaking during a broadcast, which was shared on the social media platform X, Okatakyie argued that leadership demands modesty, something he feels is lacking in Bediako\u2019s public image. <\/p>\n

He emphasized that the country’s leadership should set an example by living more humbly, particularly in a nation like Ghana where many citizens struggle to make ends meet.<\/p>\n

“I have a problem with Nana Kwame Bediako wanting to become the leader of Ghana because we don’t build a nation through opulent displays of wealth to the people,” Okatakyie stated, raising concerns about the message such wealth portrays.<\/p>\n

“To be a leader, you need to live modestly, and the kind of lavish display is concerning, even though he earned his own money through hard work.”<\/p>\n

He further pointed out the risks of such a lifestyle influencing how public resources might be managed if Cheddar were elected president. <\/p>\n

Drawing parallels to the current president, Okatakyie remarked, “If you’re spending your own hard-earned money lavishly on designer wear, what will happen to public funds when you become president?” <\/p>\n

Okatakyie also criticized the leadership of President Akufo-Addo, suggesting that his upbringing and lavish spending habits were reflected in his management of public funds, particularly in relation to expensive trips and private jets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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