I Will Only Return to NPP If Invited as 2028 Flagbearer – Alan Kyerematen Sends Clear Message

Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen has reportedly indicated that he would only consider returning to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) if the party invites him to become its presidential flagbearer for the 2028 general elections.

The statement, if accurately reported, signals a firm position on his political future and his relationship with the NPP, which he left following disagreements surrounding the party’s internal presidential selection process.

Kyerematen, popularly known as Alan Cash, was a prominent contender in the NPP’s presidential primaries ahead of the 2024 general elections. After failing to secure the party’s nomination, he announced his resignation from the NPP in September 2023 and subsequently launched the Movement for Change, through which he contested the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate.

His departure marked a significant moment in the NPP’s political history, given his years of service to the party and his repeated attempts to become its presidential candidate.

The latest reported position attributed to him could reopen discussions about the possibility of reconciliation between the former minister and his former political home. However, the NPP has its own internal processes for selecting a flagbearer, and any decision regarding the party’s presidential candidate would ordinarily be subject to its established rules.

Kyerematen’s political future remains an important subject of discussion as political parties and potential presidential aspirants begin positioning themselves ahead of the 2028 elections.

His supporters have previously highlighted his experience in government, business and international trade, while his critics have questioned aspects of his political strategy and decision to leave the NPP.

If the reported statement reflects his position, it suggests that a return to the party would depend on the circumstances under which he is approached rather than simply an invitation to rejoin its membership.

However, the precise wording and context of the statement require confirmation from Kyerematen himself or a credible report of his remarks.

For now, attention remains on whether the former minister will clarify his intentions and whether any future engagement between him and the NPP could lead to a change in their political relationship.

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