I recently came across an article by Frank Aduhene Ababio, in which he highlights the contributions of Alan Kyerematen and his team in weakening the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in its strongholds. According to Aduhene Ababio, this political shift created an opening for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to make significant inroads. It’s a bold assertion one that demands closer scrutiny.
First, we must ask: Did the Movement for Change truly make a dent in the electoral landscape? Supporters of this view argue that the Movement erected psychological and political barriers between the NPP and its traditional voter base. They suggest the Movement portrayed the NPP as an obstacle to progress, effectively disillusioning core supporters.
Yet, not everyone is convinced. The actual numbers recorded by the Movement during the election have raised eyebrows. Critics contend that the data does not support such a sweeping conclusion. They argue that the influence attributed to Alan Kyerematen and his team might be overstated perhaps even illusory.
Another point of contention lies in Alan’s post-election role. There are those who believe that his failure to secure key positions for his allies within the NDC framework is telling. To them, it is a clear sign that his camp lacks credibility in the eyes of the NDC leadership and is viewed as politically expendable.
So where does this leave us? Is Alan a strategic force in Ghanaian politics, or merely a fleeting figure? Time will tell. If there’s any truth to these speculations, it will become evident in whether Alan can negotiate places for his people in Mahama’s inner circle. That would be a crucial step not only in rebuilding his own political relevance but also in demonstrating that his movement was not just a disruptive experiment but a serious contender in Ghana’s political theatre.
