Political duopoly in Ghana must end – Ohene Ntow
Nana Ohene Ntow, Special Advisor to Alan Kyerematen, the flagbearer of the Movement for Change, has called for an end to the political duopoly in Ghana.
Ntow made the call after the 2024 elections, in which, despite vigorous campaigning, the Movement for Change and other smaller parties failed to secure even 1% of the vote.
In contrast, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) earned 41.81% of the vote, while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) secured 56.55% in 262 out of 276 constituencies, despite growing dissatisfaction with both major parties.
Speaking on JoyNews, Ntow expressed concern that Ghanaians’ consistent support for the NPP and NDC reflects a reluctance to embrace alternative political parties, a trend he finds troubling for the country’s political progress.
“It doesn’t seem like Ghanaians are ready to step out of their comfort zones, even though there have been many complaints about the previous government, and even more about the current one. For me, it looks like the phenomenon of the duopoly is something we must confront.
“If anyone is serious about taking up leadership in this country, it will take time before Ghanaians are ready to consider an independent candidate, no matter their credentials.”
“This is what Alan Kyerematen’s candidacy tells me. Many people have expressed dissatisfaction with both the Mahama and Akufo-Addo governments, so one would think that if people were unhappy with the current options, they would naturally seek alternatives. But in this case, they have decided…’we are not ready,” he stated.
Nana Ohene Ntow also pointed out that in the background, it is clear that the entrenched duopoly is not benefiting the country. He suggests that perhaps the issue lies in a maturing political process, where people need to grow and understand that better results could come from a more inclusive government. This, he says, is the essence of Alan Kyerematen’s campaign.
“Looking at the stronghold of the two main parties, anyone entering this contest must recognize that they are up against two giants.
“With time, Ghanaians will come to realize that it is not just about a party and the conversation will shift to focusing on the leader,” he concluded.
Source: channel1news