The leader and presidential candidate of the Afrafranto Alliance in the 2024 election, Alan Kyerematen, on Friday led a delegation to pay a courtesy call on President-elect John Dramani Mahama at his office.

The visit was aimed at officially congratulating Mr. Mahama on his electoral victory and fostering a collaborative approach to national development.

In a brief address, Mr. Kyerematen, a former Minister for Trade and Industry, emphasized the importance of a government of national unity.

He highlighted its potential to reduce excessive partisanship, curb the abandonment of government projects, and ensure the inclusion of talents across the political spectrum.

Presenting a copy of his Great Transformational Plan (GTP) to Mr. Mahama, Mr. Kyerematen outlined two key thematic areas: the need to move Ghana away from reliance on International Monetary Fund (IMF) interventions and toward sustainable development, and a focus on stabilizing the macroeconomy while investing in industrialization, agriculture, and tourism to create jobs.

Additionally, he called for a renewed commitment to fighting corruption and addressing the menace of illegal mining, which has devastating economic and environmental impacts.

President-elect Mahama expressed gratitude to Mr. Kyerematen, referring to him as a “political heavyweight with a visionary approach to national issues.”

He acknowledged the transformative potential of the GTP and assured Mr. Kyerematen that any ideas borrowed from the plan would be duly credited to him.

Addressing the issue of illegal mining, Mr. Mahama acknowledged the challenges of implementation despite the existence of sound policies and regulations.

He stressed that political interference has exacerbated the issue and committed to making genuine efforts to resolve it.

Both leaders agreed on the need for genuine and sustained efforts to tackle the country’s pressing issues, including corruption, unemployment, and illegal mining.

The meeting underscored a shared commitment to Ghana’s progress and development.

On the sidelines, Mr. Mahama expressed regret over the internal divisions within the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that led to Mr. Kyerematen’s departure, extending his goodwill to the party as they navigate their challenges.