Breaking: Special Delegates Conference was skewed…Alan Kyerematen on why he withdrew from NPP Presidential primaries
Flagbearer hopeful of the New Patriotic Party, Alan Kyerematen has rescinded his decision to contest the upcoming Presidential Primaries of the party.
In a statement released today, the former Trade and Industries minister, stated that the just ended Special Delegates Conference was strategically and tactically skewed in favour of one particular candidate.
According to him, some utterance
On Sunday, the 27th of August 2023, “I issued a public statement which made reference to the selection and shortlisting of Presidential Aspirants by the Special Electoral College convened by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on the 26th of August 2023.”
Mr.Kyerematen further noted that after having carefully analysed the results of the said elections, “it is absolutely clear to me from events leading to, during and after the elections, that the Special Delegates Conference was strategically and tactically skewed in favour of one particular Aspirant.”
“The pronouncements made by some leading Members of our Party both before and after the elections, also lend weight to my observations.
The level of intimidation of varying intensity, directly and indirectly unleashed on a significant number of Delegates at various Voting Centers across the sixteen regions, is unprecedented in the history of our Party,” he added.
The statement signed by Mr.Kyerematen further added that in addition, “the fact that my Polling Agent in the North East region has suffered severe damage to his eye sight, arising from his bold and courageous effort to ensure compliance with the very rules and regulations for the conduct of the elections as approved by the Presidential Elections Committee, will forever remain a dark spot in the history of internal elections within the Party.”
” This incident and various acts of violence and collusion, reported in other Voting Centers, are appalling, unconscionable, and despicable.
I am committed to, and value the safety of those who work with me and for me, and I will always fight for their interest,” the statement revealed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
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