Independent presidential hopeful Nana Kwame Bediako, popularly known by his nickname Cheddar, has announced Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie as his running mate for the 2024 presidential election.
The businessman announced his running mate in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, on Friday, October 4, 2024.
Cheddar stated in his post that “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!”
The running mate, Dr. Maryam Esaka Kriesie, is a finance professional and academic with extensive experience in Ghana’s financial sector.
She was 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.
Dr. Kriesie 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.
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
