Dr. Arthur Kennedy, a US-based medical practitioner and former presidential candidate contender of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has lamented the impact that Alan Kyerematen’s resignation and the complaints submitted by party flagbearer hopeful, Kennedy Agyapong, are having on the NPP’s image.
Alan’s withdrawal from the NPP, as well as Kennedy’s criticisms following the party’s August 26 super delegates convention, have considerably devalued the party, according to Kennedy.
He told Selorm Adonoo on Citi TV’s The Point of View that the NPP’s inability to fulfil its electoral promises, as well as the immense hardship that Ghanaians are experiencing, will be a huge disaster for the party’s fortunes in the 2024 elections, as it will make it easy for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to exploit these problems against the party.
“I think Alan’s departure and Kennedy Agyapong’s substantive complaints about the process have devalued the NPP,” Kennedy said. “To begin with, the government has failed to fulfil most of its promises. I think all the NDC would have to do is show videos of government officials, especially the Vice President, making promises and then, when they’re finished, ask fellow Ghanaians if they were better off today than eight years ago. That would be the election right there.”
Dr. Arthur Kennedy however urged the delegates that will be voting in the November 4 primary to elect a flagbearer for the party to redeem its image by “looking out for the national interest rather than someone who will give them money.”
“They should be looking out for the NPP’s interests rather than the interests of those who have led the most vibrant political party in Sub-Saharan Africa to the brink of bankruptcy and discredit,” he added
![It is worth noting that when the Party's National Chairman [Stephen Ntim] paid him a visit following the August 26 Special Electoral College in an attempt to bring all 10 aspirants together, he showed no signs of withdrawing from the party, let alone becoming independent. Mr. Kyerematen's services to the growth and development of our party throughout the years have been recognised by the New Patriotic Party (NPP). "We respect his decision and express our gratitude for the services he has provided to the NPP and the nation," the NPP's General Secretary stated. On Monday, September 25, the former Trade and Industry Minister resigned from the NPP and declared his intention to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections.](https://ghfrontpage.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Kodua-750x375-1-jpg.webp "We are disappointed by Alan's resignation but we accept his decision - NPP 3")
