Alan Kyerematen, the founder of the Movement for Change and an independent presidential candidate in the 2024 general election, has stated that neither the NDC’s John Dramani Mahama nor Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia can match his vision for the country in the upcoming 2024 elections.
While congratulating Vice President Bawumia on his selection as the NPP’s flagbearer, Kyerematen stated that the result was generally anticipated. He noted that the electoral process appeared to have been intentionally and tactically skewed in favour of a single candidate, as seen by the primary results.
“While I take this opportunity to congratulate His Excellency the Vice President on assuming leadership of the NPP, his selection as flagbearer should come as no surprise to any serious political observer.” It was the election’s most predicted result. I had always maintained that the electoral process had been purposefully and tactically slanted in favour of one candidate. That is what we witnessed on Saturday,” Mr Kyerematen told the Daily Ghanaian Guide.
Kyerematen also questioned the margin of victory, pointing out that the Vice President’s 60% vote share, while significant, may imply that he lacks complete authority over the ruling NPP.
“Given the widely publicised expected margin of not less than 80% in favour of the Vice President, I am inclined to believe that the Vice President’s 60% vote provides a clear indication that he does not have complete control of his own Party.” The election results must also be viewed in light of the fact that the Vice President has been campaigning for the Flagbearership since 2020 and has received both State and Party-sponsored support.”
Concerning the NPP’s constant mantra of “Break the Eight,” Kyerematen voiced his conviction that this narrative did not correspond with the everyday problems of the majority of Ghanaians, who face economic challenges and unemployment. He believed that the NDC did not offer a serious alternative either.
As a result, he argued for a “Third Force” in Ghanaian politics, claiming that the newly founded Movement for Change, led by him, is a light of hope for the country.
“Well, the emerging chorus and narrative from the Party for ‘Unity’ to Break the Eight has very little relevance to the loud public demand for change in our country’s political leadership to address the critical challenges of our time.” The cry to Break the Eight does not reflect the everyday concerns of the majority of Ghanaians, who are concerned about the country’s faltering economy and a lack of jobs for the country’s teeming youth.”
“So, in my opinion, the chances of NPP breaking the eight are very slim.” In the same sense, the NDC does not represent a serious alternative. Against this backdrop, Ghanaians’ ever-increasing desire for a ‘Third Force’ must be viewed as the only possibility for the country to rise again. This is where the newly formed Movement for Change, led by myself, becomes Ghana’s saving grace.”
