On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, leader of the Movement for Change, set Ghana’s political space abuzz after revealing the condition for his return to the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
According to The1957News, Mr. Kyerematen said he will rejoin the party only if he is made its flagbearer for the 2028 general elections. The statement has quickly become one of the most talked-about political developments of the day.
Talk of his possible return to the NPP has been growing for some time. With this latest position, the conversation has shifted from whether he will return to the price attached to that return.
The reaction online has been swift and overwhelming. Within minutes of the news breaking, social media was flooded with responses from party supporters and ordinary citizens. Many expressed shock, with a good number dismissing the idea outright and insisting that such a demand would never be accepted.
Others responded with humour and sarcasm, poking fun at the timing and nature of the condition. Some questioned the logic of attaching such a demand to his return, noting that he already leads a political movement of his own.
A section of commenters argued that the party’s highest position cannot be handed to anyone as a bargaining chip. In their view, the flagbearership must be won through the party’s internal processes, where many aspirants are expected to compete.
Some respondents also called on him to back his statement with video or audio evidence, while others said the demand shows that any chance of reconciliation is slim.
The wave of reactions has made it clear that the issue has struck a nerve. Mr. Kyerematen’s condition has opened a fresh chapter in the debate over his political future, and with the 2028 elections ahead, the conversation is far from over.
