Founder of the Movement for Change and aspiring Independent Presidential Candidate for the 2024 general election, Alan Kyerematen, has expressed scepticism about the governing New Patriotic Party's (NPP) chances of retaining power, deeming them minimal.
He insisted that majority of Ghanaians are disheartened by President Akufo-Addo's leadership.
Mr Kyerematen who was speaking in an interview with the Daily Ghanaian Guide on Monday, November 6, pointed out that while the NPP's slogan of 'Break the Eight' is being advocated, it doesn't resonate with the pressing concerns of most Ghanaians, particularly regarding economic challenges and unemployment.
He also noted that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) does not present a credible alternative, leading him to emphasize the importance of a 'Third Force' in Ghana's political landscape.
“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 the political leadership of our country, to respond to the critical challenges of our time. The call to Break the Eight does not reflect the everyday concerns of the majority of Ghanaians, about the ailing economy and the lack of jobs for the teeming youth of Ghana."
“So for me, the chances of NPP Breaking the Eight is very slim. In the same vein, however, the NDC does not provide a credible alternative. It is against this background, that the ever-increasing appetite of Ghanaians for a ‘Third Force’, must be considered as the only hope for Ghana to rise again. This is where the newly established Movement for Change under my leadership, becomes the saving grace for Ghana.”
Regarding Vice President Bawumia's selection as the NPP's flagbearer, Mr Kyerematen said that it was widely anticipated, hinting that the electoral process may have been strategically inclined towards a specific candidate.
He raised questions about the margin of victory, suggesting that Bawumia's 60% vote share, though substantial, may indicate a lack of complete control over the ruling NPP.
"Judging from the widely publicized expected margin of not less than 80% in favour of the Vice President, I am inclined to think that the 60% vote for him provides a clear indication that the Vice President does not have total control of his own Party," Mr Kyerematen remarked.
"The election results must also be analyzed against the background that the Vice President has been campaigning for the Flagbearership since 2020 and has been the beneficiary of both State and Party sponsored support, he added.
Latest Stories
-
May 9: Herbert Mensah leads massive memorial march in Kumasi
2 mins -
FDA champions health technology assessment for efficient use of healthcare resources
1 hour -
Jackie Appiah meets Prince Harry and Meghan Markle
1 hour -
Morgan State University welcomes UCC chancellor Sam Jonah to keynote 147th Spring Commencement
1 hour -
Man City success not down to money – Guardiola
1 hour -
‘We have had enough’ – Karim Zito says Dreams FC need a long break
2 hours -
Opportunity International Savings and Loans Ltd receives PCI DSS certification
2 hours -
Locked-up Investment Holders Forum to protest at Finance Ministry on May 15
2 hours -
Kenyans in Ghana Association hosts maiden edition of Family Fun Day Games
2 hours -
EC and police were not prepared for limited registration exercise – Analyst
2 hours -
Africa must invest in digital infrastructure – Akufo-Addo
3 hours -
Finance Minister expresses excitement about Ghana signing $200m MoU with EBID
3 hours -
Terrorists visit Ghana, use our hospitals – says Ghana’s Ambassador to Burkina Faso
3 hours -
Tweneboa Fokuo fights calls for his resignation as NIB boss over parliamentary candidature
3 hours -
Deloitte, Spring-Up commission 8th library at Aburi to promote literacy among children
3 hours