BY Daniel Bampoe
Former Trade and Industry Minister Alan Kyerematen, has launched a new media initiative under the Afrafranto Media brand, raising questions about the platform’s potential political direction as some former members of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) prepare to host programmes discussing governance, the economy and national policy.
The initiative, which is expected to feature a series of political discussions, will begin with a programme titled Say It Loud, hosted by Solomon Owusu. The premiere is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. with the programme expected to be streamed live across Afrafranto Media’s social media platforms, including YouTube, Facebook, X, Instagram and TikTok.
According to the announcement, Say It Loud will provide a platform for discussions on governance, economic management and national policies. The organisers have encouraged the public to participate in the conversations rather than simply watch the broadcasts.
However, the launch is attracting political attention because of Alan Kyerematen’s history with the NPP and the increasingly critical posture adopted by some of his political associates towards the party they once served.
Alan Kyerematen’s Break with the NPP
Alan Kyerematen was a prominent figure in the NPP for many years and served as Minister for Trade and Industry under the previous administration of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He also contested the party’s presidential nomination on multiple occasions, positioning himself as an alternative to other leading figures within the party.
His relationship with the NPP leadership became increasingly strained during the party’s presidential primary process ahead of the 2024 general elections. After withdrawing from the party’s presidential contest in September 2023, Kyerematen announced his decision to leave the NPP and pursue an independent political path.
He subsequently established the Movement for Change, presenting himself as a political alternative to both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). His decision marked a significant break from the party in which he had built his political career and from which he had sought the presidency.
In the ensuing presidential election Alan had a litt;e over 30,000 votes across the country.He argued that Ghana needed a new political direction and criticised aspects of the country’s established two-party system. His departure also created a new political identity around the Afrafranto movement, which has since served as the platform for his political activities.
Against this background, the establishment of Afrafranto Media represents a further development in his post-NPP political journey, providing a platform through which political issues and public policy can be discussed.
Hopeson Adorye, Yaw Buabeng Asamoah and Solomon Owusu Take Centre Stage
The media initiative is also drawing attention because of the involvement of individuals who previously held positions or played prominent roles within the NPP.
Hopeson Adorye, a former NPP political figure who later aligned himself with Kyerematen’s Movement for Change, has been among the personalities associated with the former minister’s political activities. Yaw Buabeng Asamoah, another former senior NPP figure, also left the party and joined Kyerematen’s political camp.
Solomon Owusu, who is scheduled to host the inaugural edition of Say It Loud, is similarly associated with the political discussions surrounding the Afrafranto movement.
In the days leading up to the programme’s launch, Kyerematen shared a video teaser featuring Hopeson Adorye on his official Facebook page, drawing attention to the emerging media project. Yaw Buabeng Asamoah has also been associated with the promotional activity, while Owusu is expected to lead the new programme.
The sequence of announcements has fuelled speculation among some NPP supporters that Afrafranto Media could become a platform for a sustained political campaign against the party, particularly as its prospective presenters include figures who were previously active within its ranks.
However, the stated purpose of the network is to discuss governance, the economy and national policies. Without further evidence, claims that the platform was established specifically to attack the NPP remain political interpretations rather than an established fact.
Accusations of Doing the NDC’s Political Work
The development comes amid criticism from some NPP supporters who accuse former party members aligned with Kyerematen of concentrating their political attacks on the NPP while directing comparatively less criticism at the governing NDC.
Critics argue that the NPP, having lost power in the 2024 general election, should be scrutinised by its former members in a manner that does not distract from the responsibility of the government to account for its decisions and performance.
Some of these critics have consequently accused Kyerematen’s associates of advancing the interests of the NDC by weakening the opposition through public criticism and internal political attacks. Such accusations reflect the political tensions surrounding the new media initiative, but they do not by themselves establish coordination between Afrafranto Media and the governing party.
The emergence of Say It Loud could intensify those tensions, particularly if its discussions focus heavily on the NPP’s leadership, internal organisation and record in government. Conversely, the programme could demonstrate a broader editorial agenda if it subjects the NDC administration and other political actors to equally rigorous scrutiny.
The central question, therefore, is whether Afrafranto Media will operate as a platform for independent political debate or become closely identified with the political interests of Kyerematen and his associates.
All Eyes on the Premiere
The first edition of Say It Loud, hosted by Solomon Owusu, is scheduled for Monday, October 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. GMT, with live broadcasts planned across Afrafranto Media’s digital platforms.
The programme’s content, the issues selected for discussion and the treatment of both the governing NDC and opposition NPP will likely influence public perceptions of the new network.
