Founder and flagbearer of the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has expressed his disapproval of former President John Agyekum Kufuor's recent endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) candidate for the 2024 elections.

In an interview with selected journalists on Sunday, November 17, former President Kufuor urged Ghanaians to support Dr. Bawumia, citing him as the best candidate to lead the country. He further argued that, considering the current global challenges, Bawumia’s leadership could be key to revitalising Ghana’s economy.

“Considering the present global context, I genuinely believe that Ghana’s economy would witness substantial growth if Bawumia were elected as President,” Kufuor stated. “With divine guidance, he is more than capable of fulfilling this promise, and I urge you to back his candidature."

"I have observed his remarkable economic skills during my presidency when he was an essential part of the Bank of Ghana’s team under Governor Dr Paul Acquah, helping to stabilise the national currency.”

Reacting to Mr Kufuor’s remarks, Alan Kyerematen expressed his disapproval, claiming that the former president’s endorsement compromises the impartiality expected from a statesman of Kufuor's stature.

Speaking on Oyerepa TV on Monday, November 18, Mr Kyerematen suggested that Kufuor’s actions could tarnish his long-standing political legacy.

“Kufuor is my uncle, and I hesitate to publicly criticise him,” Kyerematen said. “However, his endorsement has cast a significant shadow over his political career. Have you noticed how his comments have sparked negative reactions and criticism from the public?”

Kyerematen went on to express his concerns over Kufuor’s involvement in active politics at this stage, warning that it could erode the respect he commands across the country.

“He has long been a respected figure in Ghana, so why would he choose to involve himself in partisan politics in this manner? His actions are regrettable, and he is venturing into dangerous territory,” he added.

Despite his familial connection to Kufuor, Kyerematen did not shy away from pointing out that the endorsement has already provoked a backlash.

He urged the former president to reconsider his stance, indicating that Kufuor “knows exactly what he is doing.”

Having split from the NPP to lead his newly-formed Movement for Change, Kyerematen has presented himself as a viable alternative to both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming elections.