A political analyst, Samuel Boateng, has opined that it would have been of greater service and importance if the Movement for Change had remained a political movement instead of transforming into a political party.
Reacting to the official launch of the United Party (UP), he asserted that if the founder, Alan Kyerematen, “had maintained the Movement for Change, it would have been best rather than transforming it into a political party.” He added, “Ghanaians have the perception that the two major parties, the NDC and NPP, are the same.”
He said if he had maintained it as a movement, anyone from any of the political parties would have loved to associate with them.
“The way the NDC and NPP are perceived will be the same way the United Party is perceived. It is rather unfortunate that he decided to change the movement into a political party.”
Mr. Boateng, speaking on Nyankonton Mu Nsem on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, indicated that Alan will make no major impact in the 2028 general elections and, if care is not taken, the votes he secured contesting as an independent candidate will be reduced drastically.
He also posited that the name “United Party” has a historical value, which may negatively affect the newly launched party.
“The United Party has a history, and I don’t know why he did not settle on any other name than the United Party. I don’t know who advised him on that, but it is not politically wise to do that. The existence of [this] United Party will make no major impact in our politics.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
