United Party leader Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen wants Ghanaians to end the political dominance of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the 2028 election. He told Joy Prime’s Nathaniel Attoh this would be a “strategic choice” to move Ghana forward.
Kyerematen said the two parties have controlled Ghana’s politics for 34 years but failed to solve basic development problems. “How is it that two political parties have dominated our politics for 34 years [and] still cannot deal with the challenge of roads, our lights don’t stay on, there are people who have never had water running through their taps for 30 years?” he asked.
He pointed to ongoing issues in infrastructure, electricity, water supply, education, and healthcare. “It is the duopoly that has created this continuing underdevelopment challenge,” he said.
The United Party leader criticised the repeated struggles with the Computerised School Selection and Placement System and said the health sector still faces serious problems. “Every year we have a repeat of these challenges; our health sector has serious challenges,” he added.
Kyerematen described himself as an “old horse” in politics, confident his name and brand “Alan Cash” are recognised across Ghana. “There is no village in Ghana where if I step out… it’s either they recognise my face, or they recognise my brand as Alan Cash,” he said. “I think I have done my politics in a civilised way, so I know that the people love me.”
He suggested that after decades of NPP and NDC rule, Ghana needs a new political direction. His call for an alternative came as he positioned himself and his United Party as the answer to the country’s persistent problems.
Kyerematen’s comments come amid growing public frustration with recurring infrastructure failures and service delivery in Ghana. His challenge to the established political order reflects a wider debate about the future of the country’s democracy and development path.
The United Party leader’s appeal to voters to break the duopoly in 2028 adds a new voice to Ghana’s political landscape. Whether this call will translate into votes remains to be seen, but it strikes at long-standing dissatisfaction with the status quo.
According to Joy Online.
