Speaking on Ikulcha TV, Boabeng Asamoah, the general secretary of UP, emphasized that the United Party (UP) seeks to break the long-standing dominance of the two major political parties in Ghana, namely the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
He described this as one of their “biggest aims,” highlighting the party’s ambition to present a viable third option for Ghanaians.
Asamoah noted that many citizens have grown weary of the recurring alternation of power between the NPP and the NDC, which he claimed has resulted in stagnation rather than meaningful transformation. He argued that the UP intends to fill the vacuum by offering leadership built on integrity, technical competence and forward-looking economic strategy.
This mission aligns with the broader statement made by the party’s founder Alan Kyeremanteng at the UP’s launch, where he declared that the UP aims to end divisive politics and present a centrist, inclusive framework for national development.
Asamoah stressed that the UP will not merely be a protest vehicle or a token “also-ran” party. Rather, it will seek to mobilise citizens across regions, age groups and socio-economic lines, to build a movement focused on job creation, industrialisation and good governance. He pointed out that the UP’s vision extends beyond election-cycles, suggesting a structural shift in how politics is practiced in Ghana.
For many observers, this marks a significant moment in Ghanaian party politics. The UP’s emergence is seen as a response to public frustration with what some view as the entrenched two-party system that has often been criticised for polarisation, patronage and limited policy innovation.
Nevertheless, several questions remain. Can the UP build the organisational reach, funding, grassroots networks and voter appeal necessary to challenge the NPP and NDC? How will it navigate Ghana’s electoral system, media environment and political culture which have long favoured the major parties? And will it articulate a policy platform that goes beyond critique of the two-party duopoly to deliver clear alternatives.
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