By: Isaac Boadu Date: 21st October, 2025
Ghana’s former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen, has officially launched the United Party (UP Plus), a new political entity born out of his Movement for Change. The launch, held in Accra on October 16, 2025, marks a significant milestone in Kyerematen’s political journey as he prepares to contest future elections.The United Party seeks to break Ghana’s long-standing two-party system, promoting a culture of inclusive governance, accountability, and transparency. According to Kyerematen, the party’s vision is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa, driven by innovation, inclusive growth, and strong governance.The party’s executives include Abubakar Saddique Boniface as Chairman and Yaw Buaben Asamoa as Interim General Secretary. Kyerematen, who resigned from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in September 2023, citing unfair treatment and internal divisions, has been campaigning on a platform of competence, inclusiveness, and integrity.
The United Party received its provisional certificate from the Electoral Commission on October 3, 2025, granting it full legal recognition. Kyerematen’s decision to leave the NPP and form the United Party is seen as a bid to challenge the dominance of Ghana’s two major parties, the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In his keynote address, Kyerematen declared that the United Party would foster national unity and good governance, eliminate the winner-takes-all culture in Ghanaian politics, and promote accountable and transparent governance. He emphasized that the party would prioritize merit and accountability, seeking to redefine leadership in Ghana.The launch of the United Party has sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing it as a potential game-changer in Ghana’s political landscape. However, others, including Omari Wadie, former Second Vice Chairman of the New Patriotic Party, have dismissed the party’s prospects, saying it poses no real threat to the NPP’s unity or electoral fortunes.
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