Western Regional Minister Joseph Nelson has called on security personnel stationed at the Elubo border to heighten surveillance amid an influx of Ivorians fleeing election-related tensions ahead of Côte d’Ivoire’s general elections on October 25, 2025.

The announcement of the name “United Party” quickly stirred controversy within Ghana’s political circles. Leaders of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have claimed historical ownership of the title, arguing that it traces back to the political tradition that gave birth to the NPP itself. Party communicators have dismissed any notion of reconciliation or “amnesty” for Kyerematen, with insiders hinting that legal action over the use of the name may be imminent.