Executive Director of the Global InfoAnalysis, Mussa Dankwah has said the performance of Alan Kyerematen in the 2024 general elections as leader of the then Movement for Change was not that impactful.
He made the point however, that Alan Kyerematen may be able to put up a good show in the next elections as a leader of the new party he has formed.
“Alan’s impact in the last election was negligible,” he said on the KeyPoints on TV3 Saturday, October 17.
Mr Solomon Owusu also described the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as ‘Nana People’s Party’.
He believes that the NPP has veered off the ideals of the original UP Tradition.
He explained that to the members of the new party, “We are with the UP mentality, we believe that we have to go to the ideals of the 0rginal UP tradition. We are the ones representing the original UP tradition and not the NPP.”
Ghana’s political stage has witnessed another shift as three former prominent leaders of the New Patriotic Party, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, Boniface Abubakar Saddique and Yaw Buaben Asamoa, officially launched the United Party (UP), a new political party promising unity, renewal and national transformation.
At a ceremony held at the Coconut Groove Hotel in Accra on Thursday, October 16, Alan Kyerematen described the formation of the United Party as the dawn of a new era and a people’s movement to unite the nation beyond partisan divides.
“Today, we lift Ghana UP, united in purpose, driven by integrity, and committed to prosperity for all,” he declared to loud applause from supporters.
“This is not just the birth of a party but the beginning of a movement that puts Ghana first,” Alan stressed.
The United Party, which received its provisional certificate from the Electoral Commission on October 3, 2025, seeks to break the long-standing political duopoly between the NPP and the NDC.
The UP presents itself as a centrist and inclusive alternative designed to bring together citizens across ideological and social divides under one national vision.
Outlining the Party’s Vision 2040, known as the “Paradise Project”, Mr. Kyerematen said the UP aims to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa within fifteen years.
He explained that this vision is anchored on his Great Transformational Plan (GTP), which focuses on industrialisation, private sector growth, youth employment, debt reduction and good governance.
He stressed that the United Party stands for ethical leadership, meritocracy and zero tolerance for corruption.
He added that the Party’s emblem, the Monarch Butterfly, symbolises transformation and resilience, while its colours, yellow, black and white, represent Ghana’s gold wealth, the Black Star of Africa and purity of purpose.
Interim National Chairman Abu-Bakar Saddique Boniface described the formation of the United Party as a return to the nation’s founding ideals of service, liberty and development.
“This is the rebirth of a tradition built on unity and hard work,” he said. “The UP is here to unite our people and build a country that works for everyone.”
Interim General Secretary, Yaw Buaben Asamoa said the new movement speaks directly to the millions of Ghanaians who feel left out by the existing political system.
“The United Party is not just another option. It is a new beginning. We are building bridges where others have built walls,” he stated.
He added that the UP will champion constitutional and governance reforms that deepen accountability and inclusion, including the creation of a Second Chamber of Governance to give voice to civil society, labour, traditional leaders and faith-based groups.
The launch ended in a wave of enthusiasm as supporters chanted “Ghana is UP,” a slogan that captured the optimism of a people ready for change.
In closing, Alan Kyerematen declared, “The United Party is the people’s party. Together, we will lift Ghana. UP, united, prosperous and transformed. God bless our homeland Ghana.”
