Movement for Change Set to Unveil New Political Party on October 16

October 14, 2025 

The Movement for Change, led by former Minister of Trade and Industry Alan Kyerematen, will officially launch its new political party on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Coconut Grove Hotel in Accra.

The ceremony is expected to attract political leaders from across Ghana as the organization transitions from a movement into a fully-fledged political party.

A Vision for National Unity

Solomon Owusu, a member of the Movement for Change Communications team, outlined the vision behind the new party: "The New Party is a broad-based centrist national party that seeks a united Ghana with the view to liberating the energies of every Ghanaian for economic transformation."

The organization has been actively promoting the launch on social media, encouraging Ghanaians to anticipate a "New Party that believes in Ghana first."

Breaking the Two-Party System

Alan Kyerematen founded the Movement for Change after resigning from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in September 2023 to contest the 2024 general election as an independent candidate. The movement joined forces with other political parties in challenging Ghana's long-standing political duopoly dominated by the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the NPP.

Symbols and Core Agenda

The Movement has adopted the monarch butterfly, known in Akan as "Afrafranto," as its symbol, representing political change, hope, and transformation. Its motto, "Ghana Will Rise Again," reflects optimism about the country's future.

At the heart of the party's platform is the "Great Transformational Plan" (GTP), an ambitious agenda aimed at reshaping Ghana's political and economic landscape.

The October 16 unveiling marks a significant milestone in Ghana's evolving political scene as the Movement for Change formalizes its structure and presents its alternative vision for national development.