“If You Look at Me, I Will Dance Like a Butterfly” – Alan Cash vs. NPP

In the world of Ghanaian politics, a new chapter is unfolding with the emergence of Alan Kyerematen’s independent bid for the presidency. It’s a political move that’s as intriguing as it is unexpected, and it leaves us pondering the age-old rhyme, “If you look at me, I will dance like a butterfly.” This whimsical childhood saying has suddenly taken on profound significance in the context of Alan’s bold ambitions.

The emblematic butterfly has become the symbol of Kyerematen’s newfound party, the “Movement for Change.” This transformation from a loyal member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to an independent candidate aiming to lead Ghana is nothing short of a political metamorphosis.

But why this change, and why now?

One cannot help but recall Alan Kyerematen’s significant role in the previous government. He served as the Minister for Trade and Industry, an essential position tasked with shaping Ghana’s economic landscape. However, his tenure was marked by challenges and questions regarding his ability to effect meaningful change. Now, he’s presenting himself as the harbinger of change, prompting us to reflect on the irony of his situation.

Alan’s departure from the NPP was fueled by his belief that the party had strayed from its democratic principles. He argued that the party had been “hijacked by a select group of party leaders and elders, government appointees, behind-the-curtain power brokers, and some unscrupulous party apparatchik.” This raises the question of why he didn’t take a more assertive stance against these issues while he was an integral part of the NPP’s hierarchy.

The butterfly analogy becomes even more apt when we consider the transformation and rebirth it symbolizes. Alan Kyerematen’s political rebirth as an independent candidate offers him a fresh start, detached from the NPP’s internal struggles. It’s as if he’s emerging from a cocoon, ready to take flight in a new direction.

However, the political landscape is no butterfly garden. Kyerematen faces formidable challenges as he charts this new path. The NPP leadership has vehemently denied his claims of unfairness during the party’s selection process, leaving many wondering if he will find more fertile ground as an independent contender.

As Ghana watches this unfolding drama, it’s impossible not to wonder if Alan Kyerematen can indeed dance like a butterfly, gracefully navigating the turbulent winds of politics, or if his wings will be clipped by the complexities of a multi-party system.

The resonance of this childhood rhyme reminds us that in politics, appearances can be deceiving. While the butterfly is a symbol of transformation and hope, it also reminds us that change, like a delicate fluttering insect, is often a fragile and uncertain process. Only time will tell if Alan Kyerematen’s political dance will be as graceful as the butterfly’s flight or if it will encounter the storms that accompany the pursuit of power.

In the end, Ghana’s political landscape has become an arena where childhood rhymes and complex realities intersect. Alan vs. NPP is a story that continues to unfold, and we are all spectators in this intriguing political dance.

By Moses Desire Kouyo