Independent presidential hopeful, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, who declared his intentions to go solo after resigning from the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) says Ghana will process 60 per cent of its raw materials if he is elected president.

According to him, the failure of the country to add value to the majority of her raw materials, is a slap in the face of the country's industrialisation agenda.

Value addition to raw materials would not only create job opportunities but would also boost Ghana’s economy through increased foreign exchange.

Mr Kyerematen, who is arguably Ghana's longest-serving Trade and Industry Minister after serving in that portfolio under two New Patriotic Party regimes, said this in an interview on Silver TV on Monday, October 2, 2023, as part of his campaign.

He said as an independent president, he would ensure an inclusive government that would help to propel Ghana’s development by tapping into the knowledge and experiences of persons from different backgrounds who are not necessarily affiliated to a political party.

Mr. Kyerematen said there are a number of people who would like to serve in a government that is not affiliated to any political party, stressing that since he was not vying for the presidency on the ticket of any political party, he offers that neutral ground for all Ghanaians, both home and abroad to contribute to the country’s development.

Touching on some of his major political policies, the Movement for Change founder said his government would ensure the stability of Ghana’s currency, pointing out that without a stable currency, there is nothing one could do to turn the country’s economy around.

He added that he would ensure that inflation and interest rates were brought down. Mr. Kyerematen also indicated that his government would bring down Ghana’s debt.