The Founder of the Movement for Change and an independent presidential candidate for the 2024 general election, Alan Kyerematen, has underlined his confidence in his vision for the nation, suggesting that neither NDC flagbearer John Dramani Mahama nor Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia can match it in the upcoming 2024 elections.
While extending his congratulations to Vice President Bawumia on being selected as the NPP’s flagbearer, Kyerematen expressed the view that this outcome was largely anticipated.
He noted that the electoral process appeared to have been strategically and tactically tilted in favor of a specific candidate, as evidenced by the results of the primaries.
“Whilst using this opportunity to congratulate His Excellency the Vice President on taking over the mantle of leadership in the NPP, his selection as flagbearer is not a surprise to any serious political watcher. It was the widely anticipated outcome of the elections. I had been saying all along that the electoral process had been strategically and tactically skewed in favour of a particular candidate. That is what we saw on Saturday,” Mr Kyerematen said in an interview with the Daily Ghanaian Guide.
Additionally, Mr. Kyerematen raised inquiries regarding the margin of victory, suggesting that the Vice President’s 60% vote share, while significant, could be indicative of not having 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. The election results must also be analysed 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.”
Regarding the commonly heard slogan “Break the Eight” within the NPP, Mr Kyerematen conveyed his opinion that this narrative does not resonate with the everyday concerns of the majority of Ghanaians, who are dealing with economic difficulties and unemployment. He also stated that the NDC does not offer a credible alternative.
As a result, he called for the emergence of a “Third Force” in Ghana’s politics and emphasized that the recently formed Movement for Change, under his leadership, represents a beacon of hope for the nation.
“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.”