Majority Leader Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu has called on the leadership of the New Patriotic Party NPP to reach out to Alan Kyeremanten to convince him to rejoin that party.
According to Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu 'every effort must be made' about Kyeremanten's return and believes 'it's possible to bring him back.'
The Minister for Parliamentary Affairs also asked all conversations about his resignation from the party to cease, and according to him, if this is not done, the reconciliation process will be difficult.
“I think that every effort must be made, even if it’s a one percent possibility, let’s see what will come out of it. We are talking about Alan’s situation, where we are saying that let’s still engage if he will come back. To now go into specifics will be a difficulty, it may hamper the reconciliation I’m suggesting. It’s possible to bring him back,” the Majority Leader and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs opined in a media interview.
Alan Kyerematen on September 25 declared that he is no longer a member of NPP and has decided to contest Ghana’s 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate,
In a press conference held in Accra, Kyerematen revealed he's formed a movement, called "Movement for Change" with a Monarch Butterfly as the symbol.
Kyeremanten had earlier announced his withdrawal from the upcoming November 4 NPP presidential race, cited instances of intimidation towards his supporters during the recent Super Delegates’ Conference.
“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.
Mr. Kyerematen who placed third in the party’s August 26 special delegates conference said he opted out of the race following the intimidation of agents.
He also said the race seems to be deliberately skewed to favour one of the candidates.
“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.”
“In addition, the fact that my Polling Agent in the North East region has suffered severe damage to his eyesight, 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.”
He therefore wished the remaining aspirants well in their quest to lead the party for the 2024 polls.
“I wish all the other Aspirants well as they continue on their journey. I also wish to use this opportunity to express my profound gratitude once again to my family, the Alan 4 President (A4P) Campaign Team, and all my teeming supporters in Ghana and from around the world, who have supported me in diverse ways over the years. Please be assured that the battle is still the Lord’s, and that those who wait upon the Lord shall have their strength renewed”.