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From Movement for Change to UP: Alan Kyerematen unveils United Party
John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has rebranded the Movement for Ghana as the United Party, with the mission of transforming Ghana into Africa’s economic powerhouse.
He made this announcement at the launch of the United Party (UP), which took place at the Coconut Grove Hotel on Thursday, October 16.
Speaking at the launch, the founder and leader of UP, Alan Kyerematen, said “Today, we are ushering in a new Ghanaian politics. A new dawn that will end the divisiveness, acrimony and rancour in politics in our country; a dawn that will also end the duopoly in Ghanaian politics by offering Ghanaians a credible alternative, and eliminate the culture of ‘Winner takes all.”
Mr.Kyerematen said the new dawn will bring about economic transformation, which will translate into massive job opportunities, usher in a golden age of business, and create prosperity for Ghana.
He added that this will mobilise the collective talents of all Ghanaians for national development, irrespective of age, ethnicity, religion, or political affiliation.
The leader said the new UP will promote accountable, transparent governance, introduce a policy of zero tolerance for corruption, protect the environment, and promote sustainability.
The former Trade Minister said the vision of the party is to make Ghana the economic powerhouse of Africa by 2040. “That is vision 2040, which we have branded as the ‘Paradise Project’,” he revealed.
Subsequently, he said anything Ghanaians have not heard from him today in terms of policy, such as energy, infrastructure, digitalisation, tourism, the environment, the creative industry, local governance, decentralisation, peace and security, is clearly stated in the Great Transformational Plan (GTP).
Alan Kyerematen said it is his fervent hope that UP will bring renewed hope for a unified, peaceful, secure, and prosperous Ghana.
The UP has Boniface Abubakar Siddique (Interim Chairman), Yaw Buabeng Asamoah (Interim Secretary) Hopeson Adorye (Interim Director, Field Operations), and Solomon Owusu ( Communications Director), among others as National Executive Members.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
The National Identification Authority has resumed the Ghana Card registration exercise for children between the ages of 6 and 14 in the Volta and Oti regions.
According to the Authority, the exercise begins on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, in collaboration with the National Health Insurance Authority.
In a statement issued on May 4, the NIA said the exercise forms part of a nationwide campaign aimed at registering about 3.1 million children to strengthen Ghana’s national identity system.
The Authority explained that the Volta and Oti regions are the first areas selected for the phased national rollout, with each phase expected to last at least 21 days.
Registration teams are expected to move from school to school, covering both public and private institutions, to register eligible children.
The NIA said registration will take place daily from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
It added that children within the age bracket who are not in school can visit designated schools or registration centres in their communities to register.
According to the Authority, parents or guardians registering a child must present the child’s original birth certificate, valid Ghanaian passport or certificate of acquired citizenship.
Where these documents are unavailable, a parent, relative or legal guardian may complete an Oath of Identity form.
The NIA further explained that in cases where a child has no known relatives, two Social Welfare Officers may vouch for the child under oath.
Parents and guardians who have enrolled their children onto the National Health Insurance Scheme were encouraged to present the child’s NHIS card or number during registration.
The Authority stressed that persons presenting children for registration must be Ghanaian citizens, at least 18 years old, mentally sound and possess a valid Ghana Card.
The NIA also advised children who registered during the 2024 pilot phase but have not yet received their cards to visit their district offices for collection.
The Authority warned that providing false information or assisting in the registration of non-Ghanaians is a criminal offence punishable by law.
It reaffirmed its commitment to building a secure, reliable and inclusive national identity system for all Ghanaians.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Police in the Aburi District arrested 11 suspects for alleged possession of arms and ammunition without authority in connection with the Adambrobe chieftaincy dispute, the Command revealed on Monday.
Ten suspects were arrested on Sunday, May 3, at Adambrobe, Aburi.
Police identified them as Dawu Joseph, a farmer; Kwame Aboagye, a vulcanizer; Samuel Obeng, a taxi driver in Adambrobe; Owusu Paul, a member of the Adambrobe Asekyere family; Jerry John Kwame Atilla, a businessman in Sowutuom; and private security men Evans Dekadzor, Christian Atsu, Samuel Annan, Thomas Davidson, and Richard Agyeman.
The Aburi District Command retrieved five pump-action rifles, 23 live cartridges, one taser, six phones, and one body armor during the operation.
Police also impounded two vehicles used to transport the suspects: an unregistered Ford pickup and a Toyota Corolla with registration number GE 2560-19.
An additional suspect, Douglas Amoako Danquah, was arrested Monday, May 4, after being sighted in a procession within the area, police said.
The arrests are linked to the ongoing chieftaincy dispute in Adambrobe.
Suspects are currently in police custody assisting in investigations.
The Eastern Regional Police Command assured the public of their continued commitment to maintaining peace and stability in Adambrobe and urge all parties to exercise restraint.
