The leadership of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has acknowledged receipt of a letter from Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen, a flagbearer hopeful of the party announcing his withdrawal from the race ahead of the November 4, 2023 presidential primaries.
The party in a letter signed by its General Secretary, Justin Kodua on Thursday, September 6, 2023, noted the development with regret.
Alan Kyerematen pulled out of the presidential race citing intimidation of his supporters and skewing of the process in favour of one candidate as reasons for his decision.
“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,” Mr. Kyerematen said in his resignation issued on Tuesday, September 5.
The NPP says it is investigating the incidents.
Mr. Kodua in the statement said the Elections Committee and the Disciplinary Committee have initiated comprehensive investigations into all reported incidents of violations and infractions that are alleged to have occurred at the various voting centres during the super delegates election.
“We wish to reassure all stakeholders and the general public that all the reports of the aforementioned committees will be made readily available and persons who may be found culpable of any wrongdoing will be held accountable,” he added.
