As successive governments failed, Ghanaians were left with the same lack of choices they had under colonial rule. Like many of my generation, upon completing the education available to me in Ghana, I looked abroad to finish my studies. Most of my peers did not return home to raise families; we found careers abroad to avoid a system where bribes and taxes ate away at our livelihoods.

I became active in diaspora organizations, discussing how to make Ghanaian democracy work for the people. Our situation was a clear violation of the 1992 Constitution, which guaranteed every Ghanaian at home and abroad the right to vote. That right never materialized because administration after administration claimed the logistics of implementing a diaspora voting mechanism were too complex. However, the logistics for collecting taxes from the diaspora were implemented immediately—proof that the vote was feasible but unwanted.

While the government collected more taxes from us each year, a ballot never arrived. I began fighting these policies as a founding member of the Progressive Alliance Movement (PAM), which sought to challenge policies detrimental to Ghanaians at home and abroad. I eventually returned home to file a lawsuit on behalf of PAM with the High Court of Accra, seeking to mandate a diaspora voting mechanism. The court ruled in favor of the people, yet successive governments circumvented these edicts by replacing the Electoral Commission every time a deadline approached. A decade later, the government has still failed to act. It became clear to me that the two-party system works only for itself, never for the people.

My evenings were soon consumed by meetings with others concerned about Ghana’s future. We realized that direct action was necessary. It was time to challenge the two-party system at the ballot box. The leadership of PAM and other independents began considering running for national office, including the presidency.

After the disgraceful election outcome of 2016, I formulated a plan to challenge the NDC and NPP in the 2020 election. Supported by individuals from all occupations, I made the decision to renounce my United States citizenship—as required by law—to run for the Presidency of Ghana.

What began as a grassroots movement spread from the diaspora to all 16 regions. Eventually, I was joined by over a dozen other independent candidates as we attempted to wrest power from the two-party establishment and return it to the people. Our ideals and policies were born of years of research and analysis, prioritizing the needs of our nation. These policies are essential for rebuilding Ghana as an independent, sovereign, and democratic nation that is vital to the growth of Africa.

As one who loves my family, my friends, and my countrymen, I have dedicated my energy to ending the corruption of a ruling class that is ravaging our nation. My family has endured economic and emotional suffering during this pursuit, but I feel in my soul that I must undertake this quest for my children and all fellow Ghanaians.

Having traveled to over twenty countries to study the relationship between governments and citizens, I have concluded that Ghana needs leadership, not a criminal organization in power. I will fight to honor the sacrifices of my ancestors who suffered for a free and independent nation.

To those who doubt my dedication: I have renounced my US citizenship and left a lucrative career to return home and fight. I bring an indefatigable conviction and a viable plan to this crusade. I am undeterred by the unsuccessful attempts of 2020 and 2024. I am determined to use experience and my character as my teacher and continue the fight for honest government in Ghana.