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  • Alan seeks to disrupt NPP’s chances in 2024 elections – Prof. Dei Ofori-Atta

    A Ghanaian lecturer based in the United States, Prof. Kwabena Dei Ofori-Atta, has expressed his views on Alan Kyerematen, a former New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential hopeful, in an interview on UTV on Monday, September 25, 2023.

    According to Prof. Ofori-Atta, Alan Kyerematen is fully aware that his chances of winning the 2024 elections as an independent candidate are slim.

    He suggested that Alan’s decision to run as an independent candidate is primarily aimed at preventing the NPP from securing victory in the 2024 elections.

    Prof. Ofori-Atta further noted that even Dr. Kwame Nkrumah, when he departed from the United Gold Coast Convention (UGCC), established his own party, the Convention People’s Party (CPP), to rally people behind him. In his opinion, if Alan genuinely aspired to become president, he should have followed a similar path.

    “… Nkrumah got angry and left his party, but he did not run for the presidency as an independent candidate. He formed his party, the CPP, and got a lot of followers. When Paa Willie also broke away from Busia’s party, he did not go independent, he formed his own party, the UNC (United National Convention).

    “What Alan is doing is just hurt the NPP, he does not want the party to win the next elections… His thinking is that if the NPP is going to retain power without him as the party’s candidate then the party should collapse,” he said in Twi.

    He further remarked that Alan’s actions indicate ingratitude, considering the substantial support and opportunities the NPP has provided him.

    About Alan’s resignation from the NPP and running as an independent candidate in the 2024 election:

    During a press conference in Accra on Monday, September 25, 2023, Alan Kyerematen declared his departure from the NPP and his intention to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential elections.

    He expressed his desire to become Ghana’s president under the NPP banner, but lamented that the party had been taken over by what he referred to as ‘unscrupulous party officials.’

    “The NPP as it exists now has very little resemblance to the Party that I joined in 1992 and helped to nurture. The Party has been hijacked by a selected group of Party leaders and elders, government appointees, ‘behind the curtain power brokers’ and some unscrupulous party apparatchiks.

    “… I wish to use this platform to announce that I am honourably resigning from the New Patriotic Party to contest for the high office of the President of the Republic of Ghana in the 2024 general elections as an independent presidential candidate,” he said.

    Alan also stated that his presidential campaign would be headed by a youth-led movement.

    “To actualise this goal, I will establish and lead a new MOVEMENT FOR CHANGE in Ghana. The brand logo for the MOVEMENT is the Monarch Butterfly, which politically symbolizes change and transformation, hope, and positivity. It also communicates strength, endurance, spirituality, and trust, which are key traits that I cherish as a Political Leader. In Akan, it is known as Afrafranto. The brand motto of the MOVEMENT is “Ghana Will Rise Again,” which symbolizes hope for the future of Ghana.

    “The new Movement will be led and powered by the youth of Ghana. Out of the over 17 million registered voters in the 2020 general election, the youth aged 18-35, years constituted over 9.4 million voters representing 55% of the total voters,” he said.

  • Dare me and I’ll expose who masterminded my dismissal – Hopeson Adorye 

    Dare me and I’ll expose who masterminded my dismissal – Hopeson Adorye 

    Former National Security Minister and a leading member of the campaign team for NPP flagbearer hopeful, Alan K Kyerematen, has threatened to expose the person who masterminded his dismissal from office if provoked. 

    Speaking after the results of the Super Delegates Conference was declared, Mr Hopeful Adorye stated that he was fully aware of persons who orchestrated his removal from office. 

    He also alleged that some persons voted in favor of a particular candidate because they wanted to secure their positions in government. 

    “They are only protecting their jobs. Use me as an example. I was sacked barely a week after my open declaration for Alan Kyerematen. So, I know what I’m saying. And the person who engineered it, I will mention his name if I am dared. But I will do so at the appropriate time,” he said.

    Mr Adorye was dismissed from office in November 2022. Confirming the incident, Hopeson Adorye said he has so far received his termination letter.

    “Yes, my appointment has been terminated as a national security member. No reason was stated for my termination.”

    He noted that some people are behind the termination of his appointment and strongly believed it was due to his affiliation with former Traders Minister, Alan K Kyrematen.

    “This has strengthened me the most, I will work hard for Alan Kyeremanteng to win the NPP Presidential primaries.”

    The New Patriotic Party held its Super Delegates Conference on Saturday, August 28, 2023, across the country. 

    After the elections Dr Mahamudu Bawumia emerged the candidate with the highest votes winning over 60%.

    He amassed 629 total votes at the end of the election, representing 68.15% of the votes. 

    Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong came in second with 132 votes, or 14.30% while former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen placed third with 95 votes, or 10.29%.

    The result is an indication that Mr Kyeremanten together with five other candidates qualified to the next round, however, his camp has been accusing some people of vote buying. 

    One of such persons is the Chief of Staff Akosua Frema Osei-Opare, whom Mr Adorye has accused of offering delegates money at the just ended Super Delegates Conference.

    He noted that the Chief of Staff was trying to please and work in favour of a particular candidate since she has aspirations of becoming a Vice President under the leadership of that candidate.

    “I am saying that people who have been in the government for these years, they are even old ladies, they still want to continue, so, do you think she is going to vote in a certain direction,” he quizzed when asked about Alan’s performance in the polls.

    “An old lady wants to be a Vice President, how much more the young ones?” he asked.

    When pushed about who this old lady was, he referenced the chief of staff citing an electoral malpractice allegation.

    “Chief of Staff was here giving money to people, are we afraid? What I fear I don’t talk about,” he added.

    His comments have triggered a reaction from Leadership of the party, who have referred him, in addition to other candidates to the disciplinary committee. 

  • Alan’s camp vows to slap any candidate who attempts vote buying

    Alan’s camp vows to slap any candidate who attempts vote buying

    Camp of the former Trades Minister who is now contesting for the flagbearership position of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Alan Kyerematen, has issued a stern warning to candidates planning to engage in vote buying in the upcoming primaries.

    A former Member of Parliament for Manhyia North and member of the Alan Kyerematen campaign team, Collins Owusu Amankwaa, speaking in an interview on Okay FM’s Ade Kyea Bia on August 12, 2023, praised Alan’s contributions to the NPP, attributing their current status as the ruling party to his efforts as the chairman and chief mobilizer of the party.

    He asserted that Alan’s dedicated service to the party necessitates recognition and urged party delegates to consider his track record when making their decision at the upcoming special delegates congress, scheduled for August 26, 2023.

    “Individuals won’t labour so that others can reap the benefits. Alan Kyerematen, in his capacity as chairman, chief mobilizer, and the driving force behind the party’s advancement, has earned recognition.

    “The current victory stands as a testament to his contributions. Come November, the delegates’ choices will become evident,” he said.

    He expressed concerns about the potential influence of vote-buying tactics during the Congress.

    According to him, Alan Kyerematen’s camp would resist any attempts to manipulate the election results through the use of taxpayer funds to sway votes.

    “Anyone who will say go and vote and come for money, if we see you, we will slap you because a guideline has been established to prohibit vote buying. 

    “So, anybody who will make up his mind that he/she is going to use the taxpayer’s money to influence people …, we will really take action against that person. So, what I am saying is that NPP is not for sale, and democracy is not for sale.

    “We won’t allow anybody to destroy our democracy, never, because if we don’t take care, a time will come when armed robbers will rule this country. So, if anybody brings a Landcruiser with money to influence the election and disregards the guidelines, then that person will suffer.”

    He added, “Let me put it on record that, for this election, we are both spiritually and physically fortified.”

    Alan Kyerematen will contest for the flagbearership slot along with nine other contenders including Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong, who are seen as his main challengers.

    The NPP will slash the 10 candidates, who passed the vetting stage, down to five in a preliminary vote (set for August) before the main contest is held in November 2023 to elect a successor to president Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo as leader of the party.

    The political landscape in Ghana is heating ahead of the 2024 elections. The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) are gearing up for a fierce battle among other parties.

    The NPP is determined to defy the traditional eight-year cycle by securing victory once again. The party, which clinched the presidency in 2016 and retained it in 2020, is setting its sights on securing another term in the upcoming elections. 

    Meanwhile, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) is eyeing a comeback. The party, which lost power to the NPP in the previous election, is banking on the leadership of former President John Mahama to spearhead its resurgence. 

  • NPP flagbearer elections: Bawumia, Alan, one other face vetting panel today

    NPP flagbearer elections: Bawumia, Alan, one other face vetting panel today

    Ahead of the highly anticipated primaries of the New Patriotic Party, a comprehensive vetting roster has been unveiled by the party to assess and evaluate the candidates vying for various positions.

    According to a statement issued by Secretary to the National Presidential Vetting Committee, Evans Nimako, the vetting will take place from today, July 3, 2023, to July 6, 2023.

    The first batch of candidates to face the panel today includes Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, former Trade and Industry Minister Alan K Kyerematen, and Energy Expert Kwadwo Poku.

    Dr. Bawumia is making his first attempt to vie for the NPP flagbearer position, after serving as the running mate and Vice President under President Nana Akufo-Addo for two terms.

    Mr. Kyerematen, popularly known as Alan Cash, has attempted to vie for the NPP flagbearer position twice in the past. The first time was in 2007, during the party’s primary elections for the 2008 general elections. The second attempt was in 2014, when he contested for the NPP flagbearer position ahead of the 2016 general elections. This becomes his third attempt to vie for the position.

    Mr. Poku is a newcomer to the NPP flagbearer race, having declared his intention to contest earlier this year.

    The second day of the vetting will see three more aspirants appearing before the committee. They are former Energy Minister Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, former NPP General Secretary Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, and Assin Central MP Kennedy Ohene Agyapong.

    The remaining aspirants will undergo the vetting on July 5 and 6. They are former Food and Agriculture Minister Owusu Afriyie Akoto, former MP for Asante Mampong Edward Addai-Nimo, Economist Kofi Konadu Apraku, and former Railways Minister Joe Ghartey.

    The vetting process is part of the NPP’s preparations for its presidential primary, which will determine the party’s flagbearer for the 2024 general election.

    The party has appealed to all presidential aspirants to respect the timetable and participate actively in the vetting process, which is crucial for assessing their visions, policies, and plans for the country.

    As of now, 10 candidates have successfully filed their nominations for the flagbearer race. However, only five candidates will make it to the final round of the vetting process.

    During the vetting process, aspirants are provided with an opportunity to showcase their visions, policies, and developmental plans for the country to the National Presidential Vetting Committee of the NPP.

    The presidential primaries, according to the party, will take place on November 4, 2023.

    Source: The Independent Ghana| Jessie Ola-Morris 

  • Alan Kyerematen joins NPP presidential race

    Alan Kyerematen joins NPP presidential race

    Former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan K Kyerematen, has officially joined the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presidential race.

    This is after some market woman, in support of Mr Kyerematen’s candidacy, picked nomination forms on his behalf at the party’s headquarters on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.

    The move by the market women comes after a number of candidates who have declared their interest to contest in the upcoming NPP Presidential Primaries picked their forms.

    The NPP’s presidential primaries has been scheduled for November 4, 2023. So far 11 aspirants have declared their intention to contest for the position. Out of the 11, 8 (including Mr Kyerematen) have picked their forms.

    They are: Former General Secretary of the NPP, Kwabena Agyepong; a former Energy Minister, Mr Boakye Agyarko; a former Member of Parliament for Mampong, Mr Francis Addai-Nimo; an Economist cum corporate executive, Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku; Former Agric Minister, Dr Afriyie Akoto; Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia; Renowned energy expert Kwadwo Nsafoah Poku and the former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan K. Kyerematen.

  • Some MDAs will be consolidated under my presidency – Alan Kyerematen 

    Some MDAs will be consolidated under my presidency – Alan Kyerematen 

    Former Minister for Trade and Industry, Mr Alan Kyerematen says he will run a lean government should he be elected to lead the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and eventually become the President of Ghana. 

    He said he will ensure that some Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDA) are consolidated. 

    According to him, the current architecture of government will be overhauled during his presidency. 

    Speaking in an address to the nation on Tuesday, January 10, he said he will bring comfort to Ghanaians. 

    “The architecture of government to be overhauled by consolidating some existing Ministries and Departments and Agency (MDA), this will mean running a lean government structure that will ensure operational efficiency in the delivery of the government services,” he said. 

    This is amongst some 10 strategies he intends to implement dubbed “Great Transformational Plan.” 

    According to him, the successful implementation of this plan will help strengthen the macroeconomic fundamentals of the Ghanaian economy. 

    “The success of the GTP will depend primarily on strong macroeconomic fundamentals, which will include among other things, a stable currency, low inflation, sustainable debt levels, revenue optimization and tight expenditure control to guarantee fiscal balance, low competitive interest rates, strong external reserves backed by high levels of liquidity to support the financial sector.

    “To a large extent, the IMF support programme when fully executed, will create the appropriate conditions that will underpin the Great Transformational Plan,” he said.

    Source: Myjoyonline