UP vows to unite Ghana’s best minds to challenge NPP, NDC duopoly

The newly formed United Party (UP) says its mission is to bring together the best talents from across Ghana’s political spectrum to offer a credible and inclusive alternative to the long-standing dominance of the NPP and NDC.

Speaking on Channel One Newsroom on Thursday, October 16, the party’s Director of Communications, Solomon Owusu, said UP Plus is determined to create a broad-based, competent government that reflects the aspirations of all Ghanaians.

“It signifies a party that is ready to depose the duopoly that has led this country into its worst ebb,” Owusu stated.

“We have been treated to misgovernance by the NPP and the NDC, and the majority of Ghanaians want to see a change.”

He added that UP Plus is not just seeking political power but a new model of leadership built on collaboration and competence.

“If you want to see change, then you must bring something that reassures people that you are ready to offer that change. That is why we are united. United seeks to bring the best from all the political parties together to govern this country—take the best from the NPP, the best from the NDC, the CPP, civil society, farmers, professionals—to build a better Ghana,” he added.

The remarks follow the official unveiling of UP Plus, the rebranded identity of Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change.

At the launch, Chairman Abubakar Saddique Boniface reaffirmed the party’s commitment to competence and integrity, while leader Alan Kyerematen described the rebrand as “a new dawn in Ghanaian politics” focused on economic transformation, transparency, and inclusive governance.

UP Plus officially received its registration certificate from the Electoral Commission on October 3, 2025, positioning itself as a third-force alternative ahead of the 2028 general elections.