An Independent presidential aspirant and development economist, Dr Samuel Sarpong Ankrah, has raised concerns about the style of politics in Ghana.

According to him, the political system in Ghana does not permit parties to think and implement long-term policies for the betterment of the country.

Speaking on Joy Prime’s morning show, Dr Ankrah asserted that the majority of politicians have innovative and creative ideas to help improve Ghana’s economy but are humbled by the political system when voted into power.

“Our style of politics encourages short thinking. The NDC wants to come and chop quickly and go because there’ll be another election and the NPP will come. So, there’s no sustainability or continuity. There’s no thought for the nation,” he told Roselyn Felli.

Nonetheless, he blamed the individual political leaders for their inability to amend the style but consent to it and rule with the same techniques, saying it is a reason why there has not been improvement.

As an aspiring independent presidential candidate, he said he has measures in place to restructure the system to match his style of rule. He vowed not to concur with the old system when he eventually becomes Ghana’s president.

Responding to the question of why most statesmen sound convincing during campaigns but fail to fulfil their promises after assuming office, Dr Ankrah emphasised that not all politicians are driven by motives.

“Not all politicians go into politics with motives. So, the motive counts. The mere fact that you want to pack it within the box is the wrong thing. We’re all different, and you cannot squeeze lemon from an orange. So, we’re all different people with different ways of doing things,” he said.

That notwithstanding, the presidential aspirant noted that some of the political leaders wish to do well but lack the capabilities and skills to effectively execute their ideas.

Dr Ankrah admonished people aspiring to be politicians to walk the talk and not use ‘short cuts’ in governance, adding that adhering to the right process yields good results.

He called on Ghanaians to rally behind him as he embarks on the mission of breaking and rebuilding the country’s political structure thus his campaign theme; “No Masked Promises.”