Kufuor’s endorsement of Bawumia a major stain on his legacy – Alan
Presidential candidate for the Movement for Change, Alan Kyerematen, has strongly criticized former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) flagbearer, ahead of the 2024 general elections.
In an interview with select journalists on Sunday, November 17, Kufuor urged Ghanaians to support Dr Bawumia in the upcoming elections, calling him the best candidate to lead the country.
“Given the current global circumstances, I firmly believe that Ghana’s economy will experience significant improvement if Bawumia is elected as President. With divine guidance, he is capable of delivering on this promise, and I encourage you to support his candidacy.
“I have observed his remarkable abilities in economic enhancement during my tenure, as he was integral to the Bank of Ghana’s team under Governor Dr. Paul Acquah, contributing to the revival of the currency.”
In response, Alan Kyerematen, on November 18, criticized Kufuor’s endorsement, arguing that it undermines the impartiality expected of a statesman.
He stated that the endorsement has not only damaged Kufuor’s reputation but also sparked widespread criticism and backlash.
“Kufuor is my uncle and an elderly person, and I don’t want to say something publicly against him. But what he has done, has created a big blot on his political career. Do you realise how people have started making derogatory comments about him? Don’t you hear the insults? Look at the kind of people insulting him.
“He’s very respected in Ghana, so why would he now be engaging in politics of this nature? He’s my uncle and his actions are bad, he’s treading on dangerous ground, and he has to stop. He knows what he’s doing,” Mr Kyerematen said in an interview with Oyerepa TV.
Mr. Kyerematen, who left the NPP to lead his newly formed Movement for Change, has positioned himself as a strong alternative to both the NPP and the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
His comments reflect growing tensions within Ghana’s political landscape as the December 2024 elections approach.