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The external branches of the New Patriotic Party, have requested Mr Alan John Kwadwo Kyeremateng and Francis Addai Nimo, Osei Ameyaw, to step aside and support the candidature of Nana Addo Danquah Akufo Addo in the run up to the party�s Congress in October. This was contained in a press statement signed by the party�s branch executives, in the United Kingdom, China, France, Germany Holland, Italy, Japan, Nigeria and USA. Such a move, he said will enable Nana Addo to contest the upcoming congress unopposed �As much as we respect and recognise the constitutional rights of the other candidates to go for the October 18 elections, we humbly appeal to them to consider the larger picture, in the supreme interest of the Party and throw their weight behind the winner of the super delegates� conference. We believe such a consideration will go a long way to foster party unity. However, if they do decide to pursue their constitutional rights, we wish them all the best�. As loyal members of the party we would like to use this opportunity to commend Hon Joe Ghartey and Hon Osei Ameyaw for graciously acknowledging the wishes of the masses of our party by voluntarily withdrawing from the race�. The executives urged Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo, to rein in on his supporters, to refrain from acts that might directly or indirectly antagonise the other candidates and their supporters. They further urged Nana Addo to open his doors to all other candidates to help form a united front to prosecute the 2016 general elections. �Ghana needs an NPP Government but a united one�, the statement noted The executives further congratulated the General Secretary of the party, Mr Kwabena Agyapong and his team for organizing a successful Super Delegates Conference. According to them, the elections have been very credible, and kudos to all members who contributed in making it a success. The statement noted that Per Article 8 of the NPP constitution External Branches are conferred special rights and responsibilities within the Party hierarchy. It noted that in the run up to the super delegates congress, each branch presented three super delegates for the election. �As part of our activities, we contribute by providing logistical support as well as assisting in policy formulation. Therefore, External Branches are a critical part of our dear Party�. They indicated.