Cheddar unveils Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriese as running mate

Independent presidential candidate and founder of The New Force, Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known as Cheddar, has officially named Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election. The announcement was made through a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday night.

In his post, Bediako expressed his excitement, stating: “I am pleased to announce that I’ll be embarking on this remarkable journey for the presidency with Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie as my running mate, the right mate!”

He accompanied the message with the hashtags #GhanaWillWorkAgain and #VoteNumber12.

Profile of Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie

Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie is a highly regarded finance professional and academic with extensive experience in Ghana’s financial sector.

She previously served as a Senior Manager at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of Ghana, where she was responsible for overseeing investments, licensing capital market operators, and contributing to regulatory frameworks that have strengthened the country’s capital markets.

In addition to her role at the SEC, Dr. Kriesie has a distinguished academic career, having lectured at the University of Ghana Business School and the University of Professional Studies, Accra.

Her educational background includes a PhD in Finance, an MBA, and certifications in Islamic Finance and ERP software.

Dr. Kriesie is also a dedicated advocate for women’s rights and empowerment, using her platform to promote gender equality, particularly in the economic sphere. As a Muslim, she emphasizes the importance of empowering women in both formal and informal sectors.

Bediako’s choice of Dr. Kriesie as his vice-presidential candidate reflects his commitment to economic reform and gender equality as central themes in his 2024 campaign.