Npp Will Continue To Be Triumphant Despite The Exit Of Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen

There is a biblical truth inscribed in the Scripture which says “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven: A time to be born, and a time to die – Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2.” I have also deduced that there is a time to unite and a time to break away.

Truthfully, the fact cannot be denied that Honorable Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has been one of the strong pillars in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) since 1992. His financial assistance to the party cannot be glossed over. His gentleness, political and ministerial appointments were quite significant. Therefore, his continued membership to the party would have been so precious and gainful. And no one should jubilate over his resignation and exit from the NPP.

Unfortunately, he may perhaps be acting deliberately and has refused to evaluate the disaster that would cause his (now) former party as he quitted; maybe he has decided to pull down the NPP with the formation of a new party as his strategy to punish the NPP for the “pain” caused to him. Again, he is old enough to have witnessed in 1979 the circumstances that led to the disintegration of the then Progress Party (PP) when the late Victor Owusu (an Ashanti) was elected to be the presidential candidate for the PP, but the late William Ofori Atta (an Akyim) decided to fall out of the PP and formed the United National Convention (UNC). If the late William Ofori Atta had been so patient and supported the late Victor Owusu in his bid as the Presidential candidate, the PP would have won the election against Dr. Hilla Liman. But the late William Ofori Atta’s parochial interest collapsed the PP. Ironically, the family and ethnic sentiments in some people including our current president, H.E. Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo, sabotaged the presidential ambition of Victor Owusu and vehemently campaigned for Dr. Hilla Liman; consequently, Victor Owusu lost the 1979 election.

Mr. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen should note and reflect on the Akan proverb that: “If you cut your own tongue, roast it sumptuously and chew it, you have not eaten any good meat.” Therefore, if he has the intention to punish the NPP because of what he may consider as the ill-treatment from a some small group of people at the top hierarchy of the party, then he should tarry a bit to keep away from repeating the sad political history of PP in 1979. Furthermore, he should look to God and avoid the nemesis of vengeance. I will personally propose to him to seek direction and advice from our former president, H.E. John Agyekum Kuffour, who happens to be his mentor. My dear Hon. Alan Kyerematen, I don’t think that you wish to end your political career after 2024 election; but if you rightly want to end your political ambition after the 2024 election, then good bye for now.

We should all note that political party’s system of getting position is not by heredity. It does not operate like our traditional instrument where the succession plan is somehow predetermined. Even with that if the kingmakers feel that the next successor does not have the traditional dexterity to become the head, they can skip him and grant the leadership to a younger but brilliant royal. When that happens, he cannot veto against that final decision by the kingmakers; again, he cannot insistently claim that because it was his turn, he should forcefully mount the throne by all means. With this, I beg to state that the slogan of the campaign team of Alan Kyerematen which went as: “Aduru me so” was inappropriate. When he was given the nod as a minister, his gentle demeanor pinned him to the background so he could not project and sell himself as a potential and attractive presidential figure. Well, his exit from the NPP still makes the party extraordinary competitive against the incompetent opposition party.

Even though Mr. Kyerematen is gone, members of the NPP should never be perturbed at all. I like the Akan adage that goes as “if somebody decides to give you a heavy knock on your head, just decide to maintain a firm grip of your mandibles to nullify the dangerous effect of the knock.” Going by the political performance of our fourth republic, if Ghanaians would be very honest to ourselves in our evaluation, then the conclusion is that there is no other alternative party that can redeem Ghana to make Ghanaians more comfortable in our living conditions except the NPP.

It is a true fact that Alan’s exit from the NPP would reduce the number of votes of the party, especially that of the Ashanti region, but the party’s top hierarchy should design an efficient campaign strategy; and with strenuous work, we would maintain our normal maximum votes. Nobody should lose hope; breaking the eight is very possible. Many people will bow their heads in shame and their “parochial” interest to sink the NPP, just as it happened in 1979 will never materialized. All efforts to avoid another split after the November 4 internal election to elect our Presidential flag-bearer should be put in place.

The NPP has done so much than any other political party in Ghana including that of Dr. Nkrumah’s CPP (considering the abundant resources that were in Nkrumah’s custody); ironically, the party’s blatant refusal to inform Ghanaians about her achievements is kicking negatively against her. This is the sad and weak side of the NPP. Look at how some people printed a green book to falsely depict projects that were non-existing, claiming unwarranted credit for themselves. Please, NPP should let the people know; if you don’t blow your horns, nobody will blow it for you. Marvelously, the achievements of the Nana Addo/Bawumia’s administration are unprecedented considering the world’s economic hardships which emanated from 2019 till date.

All nooks and corners in Ghana should be made to be aware of the numerous projects being undertaken by this government; all the social interventions implemented; road construction; sporting amenities; expansion of senior high school projects; TVET; employments created; constant supply of electricity; “dumsor” eradicated; and on and on. I bet you, if the incompetent opposition party was able to make these achievements, people on other planets would have heard it.

Finally, it appears that our listening President is now developing “dimmed ear-drums.” His reactions to genuine demands from members of parliament is becoming unimpressive. His Excellency has more than one year to hand over, so until the race is over, he still in control.

Long live, Ghana.
Long live, NPP.
Long live, all Presidential Aspirants.
Let’s all support the winner who emerges on November 4.