A key member of the Movement for Change communications team, Ebow Buckman, has launched a scathing critique of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), declaring that the party cannot be trusted as a viable alternative for governance—even in the event of a perceived failure by President John Dramani Mahama’s administration.
Speaking on TV3’s New Day programme on Friday, May 9, Buckman denounced what he described as Ghana’s misplaced political culture of blind party loyalty, urging citizens to evaluate candidates based on competence and integrity rather than partisan allegiance.
“May God forbid. But even if this government fails, do you think the alternative should be NPP? If we are a serious country and truly want development, we must understand that the most important person to make things happen is the president, not the political party,” ” Buckman asked pointedly.
Buckman questioned the reflexive support for NPP candidates, challenging Ghanaians to assess the real capabilities of those vying for the presidency rather than defaulting to traditional choices.
He also took aim at the NPP’s economic rhetoric, accusing the party of misleading comparisons between past economic outcomes and future projections by the current government.
“When this government presented its first budget and projected 4% growth, the NPP said, ‘Oh, we left you with 5.7% growth.’ But how can you compare an actual outcome to a projection?” he queried.
“In 2024, the NPP projected 3.1%, revised it to 4%, and achieved 5.7%. Now you’re comparing that outcome with a projection by this government and claiming it’s a sign of decline. That’s misleading.”
Buckman’s comments echo the Movement for Change’s broader critique of Ghana’s two-party dominance and its call for a government of national unity. The movement, led by former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen, argues that the country must shift its focus from entrenched party structures to the merit and vision of individual leaders.
Reinforcing this vision, Buckman said Ghana’s future depends on breaking free from political entrenchment.
“We must look beyond the NPP and NDC. Ghana deserves leaders who are chosen based on merit, not political branding.”
The Movement for Change is increasingly positioning itself as the disruptor of the status quo—challenging the long-standing NDC-NPP duopoly and urging Ghanaians to demand accountability, not party colours.