'It’s an insult to Ghanaians and God' — Akua Donkor rubbishes Cheddar’s sea dredging policy
Akua Donkor, the founder and leader of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP) has criticized Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, the leader of the New Force, for what she calls an insulting promise to dredge the sea to Kumasi.
Speaking in an interview with Dek360 Ghana, she expressed disbelief and dismay at Bediako's pledge, describing it as unachievable and even disrespectful to the intelligence of Ghanaians and God.
"Those who speak English insult God because God himself created you a black man, and your native language is Twi, yet you want to speak English.
“That is why someone has come forward saying we should vote for him to dredge the sea to Kumasi. That is an insult to Ghanaians. When God created the world, didn't he know that Kumasi was there without a sea, and he brought the sea to Accra?" she questioned.
She questioned the feasibility of Bediako's promise to alter the geographical layout.
"He wants us to vote for him and become more powerful than God by providing a sea in Kumasi. You have to know that this is an insult to us. I pity him for insulting the entire country," she added.
Cheddar has promised to extend the sea from Ghana's coast to the landlocked Ashanti Region.
Affectionately known as Freedom Jacob Caesar or Cheddar, the businessman sees this as a crucial step towards unlocking the potential of Ghana's Eastern and Western Corridors to boost international trade.
In an interview with Kojo Marfo on Abusua 96.5 FM in Kumasi, Bediako explained his plan, drawing inspiration from his observations of other countries extending maritime transport routes inland.
He pointed to Dubai's transformation from desert to coastal city as an example of what could be achieved.
"Why are we still transporting individual containers by road when the sea could offer a faster and more efficient means?" Bediako questioned.
He also highlighted the current system inefficiencies, where goods transported by road often arrive damaged after the six-hour journey from Tema Harbour to Kumasi.