“I’m honourably resigning from the NPP” -Alan announces independent candidature for 2024

In a surprising political development, Alan Kyerematen, a long-standing member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has declared his intention to part ways with the party and run as an independent candidate in the upcoming 2024 elections for the presidency of Ghana.

Mr. Kyerematen’s decision has sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape, as he has been a prominent figure within the NPP for many years.

Recognized for his substantial contributions to the party and various government positions, Kyerematen’s departure from the NPP has raised questions about the potential implications for the party’s dynamics.

During a press conference held in Accra on Monday, September 25, Kyerematen detailed his motivations for this surprising move. He emphasized his strong commitment to addressing critical issues facing the nation, including economic development, job creation, and social welfare.

According to him, his decision to run as an independent candidate stems from the belief that this approach will enable him to better serve the interests of the Ghanaian people.

“Under the circumstances and given the context provided, I wish to use this platform to announce that I am honourably resigning with immediate effect 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.”

Kyerematen’s decision to enter the 2024 elections as an independent candidate presents a unique challenge to the established political order in Ghana. It has the potential to reshape the country’s political landscape and introduce new dynamics into the upcoming elections.

Notably, this marks the second time that Mr. Kyerematen has left the NPP. Following his defeat in the 2007 presidential primary and his subsequent sense of being marginalized within the party, he resigned from the NPP in 2008. However, he later rejoined the party after political pressure and negotiations.

Alan Kyerematen’s latest departure from the NPP and his bid for the presidency as an independent candidate represent a significant development in Ghanaian politics.

The move introduces an element of uncertainty into the upcoming elections, making them a focal point of national and international attention.