Nana Kwame Bediako, a Ghanaian businessman and presidential hopeful, has announced an ambitious plan to raise $50 billion for Ghana by offering citizenship to Africans and people of African descent in exchange for investment. The plan, dubbed “Ghana’s first $50 billion,” aims to attract one million investors to contribute $50,000 each in exchange for Ghanaian citizenship.
Bediako, who is contesting the upcoming December 7, 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate, unveiled his manifesto titled “The 12 Pillars for Economic Freedom” on Sunday night. The manifesto outlines his vision for Ghana’s economic transformation and includes a citizenship by investment program as a key pillar.
The program, which is modeled after similar initiatives in other countries, aims to attract foreign investment and talent to Ghana while promoting African unification. Bediako believes that the program will not only raise much-needed capital for Ghana but also promote economic integration and cooperation among African countries.
The plan has sparked interest and debate, with some hailing it as a innovative solution to Ghana’s economic challenges while others have raised concerns about its feasibility and potential risks.
