Alan is not returning to the NPP: Solomon Owusu

A senior member of the Movement For Change (MFC), Solomon Owusu has issued a strong caution to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and one of its leading voices Kofi Ofosu Nkansah over recent suggestions that Alan Kyerematen could potentially rejoin the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.

The controversy stems from a social media post made by Kofi Ofosu Nkansah on April 11, 2025. Nkansah, the former CEO of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP) made a call for unity within the NPP and appeared to hint at a possible reconciliation with Alan Kyerematen — a former trade minister and founder of the MFC.

While the post did not explicitly mention a return political observers and several media outlets interpreted it as a subtle invitation to welcome Kyerematen back into the NPP fold.

In a swift and firm response Solomon Owusu rejected the notion of any political reunion between Kyerematen and the NPP. Speaking on behalf of the Movement For Change Owusu said the same political actors now extending goodwill gestures were responsible for the vilification of Kyerematen after he resigned from the party in 2023.

Alan Kyerematen is very much focused on the Movement For Change and is satisfied with the direction of his political career, Owusu stated. Let me be clear — Alan is not returning to the NPP.

Owusu went on to accuse the NPP of attempting to exploit Kyerematen’s image and legacy to regain public confidence following the party’s internal divisions and declining popularity in the lead-up to the 2024 elections.

“The NPP was already losing touch with the people. Alan’s exit only brought clarity to what many Ghanaians already sensed,” he added. “If their strategy is to use Alan’s name to rebrand their sinking image, they should prepare for a strong rebuttal from the Movement For Change.

The Movement For Change has consistently positioned itself as a viable third force in Ghanaian politics, aiming to break the dominance of the two main political parties — the NPP and NDC. Owusu’s latest remarks reaffirm the party’s intention to maintain its independence and avoid being drawn into legacy politics.

As we move toward 2028, we are focused on building a new political culture that prioritizes accountability, innovation, and unity. We won’t allow distractions or historical associations to blur our vision, Owusu concluded.