‘Sooner than later, I will be the President of Ghana’ - Cheddar declares

Nana Kwame Bediako, founder of the New Force, has declared that sooner or later, he will become the President of the Fourth Republic of Ghana.

Speaking at the Africa Real Estate Festival on April 18, 2026, the businessman and 2024 presidential candidate, popularly known as Cheddar, noted that although he may appear young, he remains confident about his political future.

“I know you all saw me running for president. I probably looked too young, but I’m promising you I will be your president sooner than later,” he said.

Nana Kwame Bediako further stated that right after he becomes President of Ghana, “I will walk through the other borders and we’ll go ahead and continue the leadership of this continent, building this continent, building the people of Africa. That’s my aim. That’s my vision. That’s what I want to do.”

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Nana Kwame Bediako of the New Force movement, commonly referred to as Cheddar, has demonstrated his growing presence in Ghana’s political terrain after garnering a total of 84,478 votes in the 2024 presidential election.

He placed third in the election, finishing ahead of Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, who came fourth with 31,202 votes, a difference of 53,276 votes.

The Electoral Commission declared John Dramani Mahama as the winner of Ghana's 2024 presidential election, although a total of 12 hopefuls vied for the presidency.

🇬🇭 “I will be your president sooner than later.”

— Nana Kwame Bediako, founder of New Force, delivers a bold declaration at the Africa Real Estate Festival. With a vision that stretches beyond borders. pic.twitter.com/3cLI3XwK9r

— CDR AFRICA (@cdrafrica) April 19, 2026