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In a shocking announcement today, Hon Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), declared his withdrawal from the ongoing process leading to the party’s presidential primaries scheduled for November this year. The decision came after Hon Kyerematen raised serious concerns regarding the fairness and integrity of the recently held special delegates conference.
In a press statement, Hon Kyerematen stated that the special delegates conference appeared to be strategically and tactically biased in favor of a specific aspirant. He highlighted the pronouncements made by certain leading NPP members both before and after the elections, which seemed to confirm his observation. This raised apprehensions about the level of fairness in the selection process.
Moreover, Hon Kyerematen expressed deep concern about reports of varying levels of intimidation inflicted upon a significant number of delegates across the sixteen regions of the country. The intensity of these alleged intimidation tactics was highly unprecedented in the history of the NPP, according to his statement. Hon Kyerematen particularly mentioned a grave incident in the north-east region, where one of his agents suffered severe eye damage.
Given these troubling circumstances, Hon Alan Kyerematen concluded that his continuing participation in the process could undermine the principles of fairness and justice that the NPP upholds. As a committed member of the party, he believes in upholding the values and integrity of the NPP and remains deeply committed to its growth and progress.
The withdrawal of Hon Kyerematen is undoubtedly a significant development in the party’s presidential race. His expertise, experience, and dedication to public service have garnered immense respect within the NPP and beyond. His departure from the race leaves room for a reevaluation of the selection process by the party leadership and encourages a comprehensive review to ensure fairness and transparency moving forward.
Hon Alan Kyerematen’s decision underscores the importance of upholding democratic principles, transparency, and inclusivity within political parties. It serves as a reminder of the need for a level playing field where aspirants can compete on equal terms to guarantee that the final candidate adequately represents the collective wishes of the party’s members.
The New Patriotic Party will now need to navigate this unforeseen turn of events as the presidential primaries draw closer.
Source:locotvgh.com