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Presidential Staffer, Dr. Samuel Ayeh, has stated that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is not threatened by the emergence of the newly rebranded United Party (UP Plus), led by former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen. His comments follow the official unveiling of UP Plus — the successor to Kyerematen’s Movement for Change — which has been positioned as a centrist, reform-oriented political alternative ahead of the 2028 general elections. Speaking on on Monday, October 20, Dr. Ayeh stated, “For us [NDC], we are not necessarily threatened by UP, but we’re abreast with the exigency of the time, and we’re encouraged to do well, do better. We welcome them, we appreciate their strides. We will do whatever we can as a political party in government to make Ghanaians happy by addressing their issues and plight so that we can always be on top.” He said the formation of the new party was a healthy development for Ghana’s democracy. “I’m happy that another party has sprouted. It only deepens our democracy. We’re now comfortable, and we know that there’s an additional voice of dissent or opinion that those of us in the NDC government will always listen to make reforms in whatever we do. That is the beauty of democracy, governance and politics,” he said. Dr. Ayeh commended the organisational structure of UP Plus and described some of its members as “vociferous and brilliant,” but noted that breakaway political movements often struggle to sustain momentum. “I’m extremely happy about the organisation in nature of UP Plus. You and I know that they can boast of one of the most vociferous and brilliant guys. I’m happy except that political figures who break away from their mother parties do not necessarily do well in their future endeavours. Nobody can tell, the perception of young people these days has changed, especially the Gen Zs. They don’t have ties to any political party,” he added.
