Deputy Finance Minister Ditches Alan, Says Her Dedication To NPP Is Deep-Seated
The Deputy Minister of Finance and the Member of Parliament(MP) for Atiwa East, Abena Osei-Asare, has distanced herself from Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen’s resignation from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
The deputy minister who supported Alan Kyerematen’s bid to lead the NPP in the 2024 elections says she does not support the independent candidate move of the former trade minister.
In a press statement, Ms. Osei-Asare said her decision to distance herself from Alan was because her “dedication to the New Patriotic Party is deep-seated, rooted in our shared values and vision for a prosperous Ghana. The NPP’s strength has always been its unity and our ability to work together for the common good of our country.”
The deputy minister and other MPs like Davis Ansah Opoku, the MP for Mpraeso and Sylvester Tetteh, the MP for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro, are some of the NPP MPs who supported Alan’s bid to lead the NPP.
On September 25, Alan Kyerematen announced his departure from the New Patriotic Party barely a month after withdrawing from the party’s flagbearer race.
He has subsequently announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election as an independent candidate.
Mr. Kyerematen explained that his decision aims to offer the NPP an opportunity to participate in a government of national unity while reassuring the party’s members of his continued commitment to the party’s founding principles.
Read Abena Osei-Asare’s full statement below.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2023I find it necessary to address the recent decision of Hon Alan Kyerematen to leave the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and run as an independent candidate in 2024.
First and foremost, while I enjoy both a personal and professional relationship with Hon Alan Kyerematen, characterized by mutual respect and a shared commitment to our nation’s progress, I must respectfully distance myself from his recent choice.
My dedication to the New Patriotic Party is deep-seated, and rooted in our shared values and vision for a prosperous Ghana. The NPP’s strength has always been its unity and our ability to work together for the common good of our country.
Let us look forward to the future, keeping the best interests of our party and our beloved Ghana at heart.
With determination and unity, we can continue to work towards a brighter future for all Ghanaians.
Best regards,ABENA OSEI-ASARE( MP)
DEPUTY FINANCE MINISTER