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The roughly 20 New Patriotic Party MPs who backed Alan Kyerematen in the Special Delegates Conference have said they will not support his movement, according to Davis Opoku Ansah, the MP for Mpraeso.
He stated, “I wouldn’t say that political parties do not or will not have differences,” in an interview with Eyewitness News. There may be disagreements, by which I mean factions here and there, people picking sides, forming into a faction, and all that, but your party’s capacity to unite in a political setting inside itself demonstrates how strong it is. And that dedication is present for me.
“And I know that over 20 MPs who supported Alan Kyerematen have all resolved that we solemnly believe in the NPP, and we are going to follow the NPP and we are going to represent power again. And we are going to work tirelessly to ensure that the NPP wins power again in 2024. None of the MPs that support Alan Kyerematen will follow him in his movement but we wish him well.”
As Mr. Kyerematen left the NPP to run as an independent in the general elections of 2024, Mr. Opoku, who had previously backed him, has also deserted him.In a statement, Mr. Opoku, well known by his nickname OPK, expressed disappointment over Mr. Kyerematen leaving the NPP and reaffirmed his unshakeable devotion to the party and its goals for Ghana.
On Monday, September 25, Mr. Kyerematen addressed a crowd at the Movenpick Ambassador Hotel and announced his departure from the NPP as well as his decision to run for president as an independent.
“I have noted with grave dismay the decision of Mr Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, a man whom I have known for the last 17 years of my political life and had the privilege of working closely with, to resign from our party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), and contest as an Independent Candidate in the 2024 general elections. The decision is profoundly disappointing. It is a disheartening departure from the principles of party loyalty and unity, which are fundamental to our democratic process.”
“The NPP has always thrived on the strength of its agreement and the collective support of its members. I express my unwavering commitment to the New Patriotic Party and its vision for Ghana. With its proven track record of good governance and development, despite the challenges, I firmly believe that our party, the NPP, remains the best choice to lead our nation forward in the 2024 elections and beyond,” OPK said in a statement,” he stated.
SOURCE:Radiooneghana.com
