Alan Kyerematen, a globally renowned economist, lawyer, and development consultant, is set to file his nomination today, September 11, 2024, as an independent candidate under the Afrafranto Alliance.
Kyerematen, formerly a Trade and Industry Minister and high-ranking member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), shook Ghana’s political landscape when he resigned from the party last year and announced his intention to run independently.
His decision marks a significant shift in Ghana’s political scene, especially among the youth, who have grown increasingly frustrated with the two-party dominance of the NPP and NDC.
Kyerematen’s break from the NPP came after years of growing dissatisfaction with the party’s direction. As a founding member, many expected him to remain in the party despite the party’s drift from its original values and principles.
However, Alan Kyerematen chose to carve out a new path for Ghana, emphasising national unity, comprehensive planning, and a focus on national interests rather than partisan divides.
His filing today solidifies his commitment to challenging the political status quo and offering Ghanaians a fresh alternative.
Alan Kyerematen’s independent bid has special significance for Ghana’s youth.
With rising frustrations over unemployment, corruption, and a lack of opportunities, young Ghanaians are searching for a candidate who speaks to their concerns.
Kyerematen’s Great Transformational Plan (GTP) offers a direct response to these challenges, focusing on establishing an Enterprise Economy that prioritises job creation, entrepreneurship, and innovation – key issues for the younger generation.
With his experience as a government minister and his international reputation as an economist, lawyer, trade expert and development consultant, Kyerematen has a distinct advantage.
Not only does he understand Ghana’s economic challenges, but he has a proven track record of delivering results.
For young voters entering the workforce, his focus on job creation and skills development for the youth is a compelling offer.
His GTP stands in stark contrast to the repeated promises of previous party manifestos, which have often failed to bring lasting change.
For 32 years, the NPP and NDC have alternated power, but both have failed to build an economy that empowers the private sector to thrive, create jobs, and contribute to national development through taxes. The continuous cycle of broken promises and short-term fixes has left Ghana’s economy stagnant, with a growing youth unemployment crisis and an over-reliance on external borrowing.
