<<Print>>

Nana Boakye has appealed to the rank and file of the New Patriotic Party to refrain from the use of invectives on the person of Alan Kyerematen, a former Trade Minister and presidential hopeful of the party.

Alan Kyerematen sent shocking waves into the New Patriotic Party on Monday when he announced he has severed ties with the party.

He informed the public of his decision to contest the 2024 elections as an independent candidate.

"I am honourably resigning with immediate effect from the NPP to contest for the high office of the President of the Republic of Ghana as an independent presidential candidate", he said at a press conference in Accra.

Alan Kyerematen, popularly called 'Alan Cash', disclosed he is going to lead a new movement called the "Movement for Change" and narrated what this movement seeks to achieve.

"The brand logo for the MOVEMENT is the Monarch Butterfly, which politically symbolizes change and transformation, hope, and positivity. It also communicates strength, endurance, spirituality, and trust, which are key traits that I cherish as a Political Leader. In Akan, it is known as Afrafranto."

He emphasized "the concept of an Independent Candidate becoming the President of the Republic of Ghana though novel, will be the most innovative and revolutionary development in Ghana’s political history".

"It will indeed be a watershed development in Ghana...what Ghana needs now is a new leader and not a new political party," he added and promised his presidency will break the duopoly of the New Patriotic Party and the National Democratic Congress.

Alan's announcement has provoked mixed reactions from his former party and the public.

Reacting to this latest development, Nana Boakye alias Nana B pleaded with all members and supporters of the NPP to concentrate on building the party, stressing "the party is united".

He noted that the party respects Alan's decision and cautioned no one should insult nor mock him.

"We should not ridicule anybody...We don't have any problem with them...nobody should speak against him. Let's concentrate as a party and keep on working," he told Nana Yaw Kesseh on Peace FM's morning show "Kokrokoo".