NPP Threatens Legal Action Over Alan Kyerematen's United Party
- The opposition NPP is considering legal action to prevent Alan Kyerematen from using the name "United Party" for his newly formed political group
- Dr Tia Mahama Kabiru, MP for Walewale, stated that the name could harm the NPP's brand
- Kyerematen, a former NPP member, launched the United Party on October 16, 2025, as an offshoot of his Movement for Change
- Nabil Abubakar, a young NPP activist his views on this in an interview with YEN.com.gh
The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) is considering legal action to prevent John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen from using the name "United Party" for his newly formed political outfit.
This was hinted at by Dr Tia Mahama Kabiru, the Member of Parliament for Walewale.
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Speaking to GHone TV on Thursday, October 16, 2025, the MP, who previously served as an economic advisor in the office of the former Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, stated that the party believes the name could be misleading and potentially damaging to the NPP's brand.
"NPP is considering legal action to stop Alan Kyerematen from using United Party as the name for his new party," he said.
Dr Kabiru made these remarks while reacting to the news of the formation of a new political party by Alan Kyerematen.
Alan Kyerematen forms United Party
Alan Kyerematen, a former prominent member of the NPP, launched the United Party on Thursday, October 16, 2025.
The new party, which received its provisional certificate on Friday, October 3, 2025, is an offshoot of Alan Kyerematen's Movement for Change.
Speaking at the official launch, the renowned politician cited his desire to create a new political force that would bring about transformation and unity in Ghana.
Boniface Abubakar, a former Member of Parliament for Madina on the NPP ticket, was announced as the inaugural chairman.
Abubakar is a seasoned politician who previously served as Minister of State in the office of former Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
Why NPP is against Alan's use of UP
The UP party is modelled after Abrefa Busia’s political tradition, who is one of the founding members of the NPP.
The NPP, founded on July 28, 1992, traces its roots back to the Danquah-Busia-Dombo political tradition.
Following Ghana's independence in 1957, various opposition parties merged to form the United Party, a key predecessor to the modern-day NPP.
This history informs the threat by Dr Kabiru to sue Alan Kyerematen, as his use of the name United Party is considered by many within the NPP to be an attack on its political tradition.
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NPP activist backs threats to sue Alan
Reacting to this in an interview with YEN.com.gh, Nabil Abubakar, a political analyst and member of the Action Movement for Bawumia 2028, stated that he believed the party had every right to protect its legacy and identity.
He added that the 'United Party' name was deeply rooted in the party's political history and tradition, dating back to Dr K.A. Busia.
Abubakar further argued that allowing another political movement to use the name could confuse voters and dilute the NPP's brand.
He noted that Alan Kyerematen was free to form a new party, but rebranding under a name tied to the NPP's heritage was not appropriate.
The young politician maintained that this stance was not about suppressing competition, but rather about safeguarding the NPP's political identity and the values it represented.
"The NPP has every right to protect its legacy and identity. The 'United Party' name is deeply rooted in our political history and tradition, dating back to Dr K.A. Busia. Allowing another political movement to use it could easily confuse voters and dilute the NPP's brand," he said,
"Alan Kyerematen is free to form a new party, but rebranding under a name tied to our heritage is not appropriate. This is not about suppressing competition, it's about safeguarding our political identity and the values we represent," he added.
Reactions to NPP's legal threat against Alan
Ghanaians on social media have reacted to the NPP's threat to sue Alan Kyerematen for rebranding his Movement for Change into the United Party.
YEN.com.gh compiled a few of the reactions below:
@fashionable_danny_perry said:
"Broken party n someone has formed a United party …what’s your problem? Or did he derive the name from NPP?"
@edemkristoli also said:
"Interesting days ahead 😂."
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Kyerematen promises to transform Ghana into paradise
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Alan Kyeremanten, founder of the United Party (UP), has unveiled his Vision 2040 plan to transform Ghana into an economic powerhouse in Africa.
Promising industrialisation, job creation, and sustainable growth, Kyerematen aims to build a united, peaceful, and prosperous nation.
The UP party, rebranded from the Movement for Change, plans to ensure equal opportunities for all Ghanaians.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
