Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku, a well-known energy specialist, has declared his candidacy for the New Patriotic Party's Presidential Primary (NPP).
He indicated he'll make his intentions known once the party opens nominations following the national executive elections in July.
Mr Poku told 3FM's First Take on Friday, June 17, that he first considered running for president in February and that he has been engaging the ruling party's grassroots since then.
"I believe my grassroots message is being accepted positively across the country," he told host Nancy Vukania, adding that if he submits his nomination, he will be the youngest contender.
Kwadwo Poku will join Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, Trades Minister Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, and most recently Kwabena Agyei Agyepong as NPP members interested in leading the party in 2024.
But he argues that he reflects the spirit of youth in the party's ranks, citing John Boadu and Henry Nana Boakye as examples of young members who are doing a lot for the party.
"I'm a young guy who's been in the industry for around 20 years...
I don't consider myself to be a politician. He said that he had done "actual work" and has "practical understanding" of how things should operate. 'Corruption is crucial.'
He envisioned new ways of practicing democracy, pointing out that present laws appear to be antiquated and irrelevant to modern government practices.
People are clamoring for a revision of the 1992 constitution, he claims, and it's no surprise.
"We need to elevate Ghana to the point where it will be Ghana for the next 50 years, which means that some of the legislation enacted in the 1980s may become obsolete in the next 20 years."
"Corruption is a fundamental element for me," he said, describing how avarice sickens him and how he acts without fear or favor.
"I am a straight shooter."
In 2023, the NPP will have its presidential primary.