‘Alan helped form NPP with his money, sweat, blood; he won’t form a new party’ — Nana Obiri Boahen

Nana Obiri Boahen, former Deputy General Secretary of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) is very hopeful Mr. Alan Kyerematen, one of the flagbearer hopefuls who withdrew from the party's presidential race, will not form his own political party.

Speaking on Okay FM's 'Ade Akye Abia' morning show, Nana Obiri Boahen emphasised that despite Alan Kyerematen harbouring issues with the party, he remains a committed member of the NPP.

Mr Boahen underscored the importance of unity within the party, stating that the NPP should stand together to support whoever is ultimately elected as the flagbearer.

According to Nana Obiri Boahen, Alan Kyerematen, who played a significant role in the formation of the NPP, would continue to support the party.

"Though he has decided to stay away from the contest, I'm not sure he will also want to form his own political party and stay away from the party that he helped form with his money, sweat, and blood," Nana Obiri Boahen remarked.

Alan Kyerematen officially withdrew from the NPP's presidential race in a statement dated September 5, 2023.

In the statement, he cited concerns about the intimidation of his agents among other issues as a reason for his withdrawal.

While confirming his withdrawal from the presidential primaries scheduled for November 4, 2023, Kyerematen indicated that he would announce his next move in Ghanaian politics after consulting with his family, stakeholders, and interest groups.

He said, “In light of the foregoing, I wish to confirm that I am honourably withdrawing from the process that will lead to the Presidential Primaries to be held on the 4th of November 2023.

“In the next upcoming weeks, I will provide an indication of the role that I will play in politics in Ghana, after consultations with my family and other well-wishers, various stakeholders and interest groups,” he added.