Ghanaian musician Rapp Fada has firmly disclaimed the pledge made by Nana Kwame Bediako, also known as Cheddar, the leader of The New Force political movement, to dredge the sea in Kumasi.
In his view, there are more urgent issues that require immediate attention, such as educational issues and high rates of unemployment. Rapp Fada advised Cheddar to prioritize creating job opportunities for the youth in Kumasi if he hopes to achieve his presidential aspirations.
During an interview with Fiifi Pratt on Kingdom FM, Rapp Fada emphasized that Cheddar’s pledge to bring the sea to Kumasi is misleading and unrealistic, as it would be nearly impossible to fulfil.
“His words are deceptive because he knows it will be difficult for him to achieve it [dredging sea in Kumasi]. The Ashanti Kingdom is huge, so he should not speak anyhow.
“At least, there is Lake Bosomtwe in the region, so, dredging a sea is not necessary. I think issues that have to do with education and unemployment are more pressing that he needs to look at and not sea,” he said.
What Cheddar said:
Cheddar during an interview with Abusua FM in Kumasi said the ‘sea to Kumasi’ vision forms part of his ambition to open up Ghana’s Eastern and Western corridors to facilitate trade.
“I have travelled far and wide. I have seen many countries do that. Even Dubai which was a typical desert now has the sea. That is the kind of vision I have for the Ashanti Region. When we dredge the sea to the region, ships can dock in Kumasi,” he stated.
His comment has been met with vehement criticisms by some sections of the public who believe that he is making promises that cannot be fulfilled thereby exposing his unseriousness in politics.
