The political journey of John Alan Kyerematen, a former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and now founder of the Movement for Change seems to have reached a critical turning point, according to Associate Professor of Leadership and Management at Viterbo University, Professor Enoch Opoku Antwi.
Speaking on recent developments in Ghana’s political scene, Prof. Antwi strongly suggested that Kyerematen consider retiring from politics, citing his poor showing in the 2024 presidential elections as the deciding factor.
“Alan should retire from politics because he has destroyed his chances as a politician.
“Garnering 30,000 votes in an election is nothing to write home about,” Prof. Antwi said in an exclusive interview with Vim Lady on Okay FM.
“The people who did not vote for NPP were expected to vote for him, but that did not happen, and that must tell you that Alan has lost it.”
This call for Kyerematen to step down follows his dramatic departure from the NPP in 2023.
After losing the party’s presidential primaries to Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, Kyerematen expressed dissatisfaction with what he described as unfair treatment toward him and his supporters.
Feeling marginalized, he resigned from the NPP and later founded the Movement for Change, positioning himself as a third force in Ghana’s political landscape.
However, Kyerematen’s bid to challenge the dominance of the NPP and the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) failed to make a significant impact.
In the December 7 elections, he secured a mere 0.28% of the total votes cast, placing fourth behind Dr. Bawumia, John Dramani Mahama, and other contenders.
“His campaign failed to resonate with the people,” Prof. Antwi remarked.
“Alan had the opportunity to unite those who felt excluded by the NPP, but instead, his efforts fell short, and now it’s clear that his time as a viable political figure has passed.”
Kyerematen’s loss in the 2024 elections marked a stark contrast to his earlier political career, where he had been a respected figure within the NPP and held key ministerial positions.
However, his decision to run as an independent candidate and his subsequent underwhelming performance have led many, including Professor Antwi, to question his political future.
