If the opportunity comes to offer myself for President, why not – Prof Agyemang-Duah

Prof. Baffour Agyemang-Duah, a former UN Senior Governance Advisor, has stated his desire to run for president of the nation should the situation call for it.

Despite admitting that others are more equipped for the job, he insisted that if given the opportunity, he would not be able to abandon Ghana because of his abiding love for it.

In a one-on-one interview that aired on JoyNews’ PM Express on Wednesday, he stated this.

“I’m not too sure the people of Ghana will want somebody like me for all kinds of reasons, but I said if the opportunity comes and I have to offer myself as President, why not? I’ve loved this country for a long time,” he told Evans Mensah.

The nation’s present leadership was likewise criticized by the former UN advisor.

He claims that a “third force” is required in the governing structure of the country.

Since the two major parties are unable to  bring about substantial development and transformation, he thought that this new force change the political landscape of the nation.

“I seriously believe that we need a third force. Not necessarily a political party but a movement that can come to reset the path of progress for this country because the path we’re treading currently is not going to take us anywhere,” he said.

Prof. Agyemang-Duah said that should a third force ever manifest itself, his compatriots would support it wholeheartedly.

“Anytime there is a strong sense that there is a need for my services in any way that would support the country, I will offer myself. But if you’re talking about the presidency, I believe there are some capable people among those who have not entered politics who can emerge.

“And if such people emerge, people like us should throw our whole weight behind them.”