Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, a flagbearer candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has publicly withdrawn from the impending run-off poll to choose the 5th aspirant.
His departure comes after the NPP declared that the National Council would form an electoral college to break the deadlock between Mr Agyarko and his rival Francis Addai Nimoh, who finished fifth in the recently concluded super delegate conference.
In a news statement, Mr Ayarko called the National Council’s selection of a few persons to represent the 955 people who participated in the first round unlawful.
In addition to other legal violations, Mr Agyarko claims that the institution of an electoral college violates the party’s constitution.
“It is totally unacceptable to me that such an unconstitutional act can be perpetuated on the altar of expediency. Am I to surmise that the party did not know the cost implication? It is unconscionable that the rules of the game will be changed midstream.
“Rules and regulations that are flip-flopped in such a manner is only detrimental to fair play and justice. It is a clear violation of the party’s constitution and the guidelines for the Special Electoral College. It is an unconstitutional act which | cannot allow myself to be associated with,” portions of his statement read.
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