Member of Parliament for Atiwa East in the Eastern Region Abena Osei-Asare has been reacting to former Trades Minister Alan Kyerematen’s decision to leave the New Patriotic Party and pursue an independent candidacy in the 2024 elections.
Mr Kyerematen during a press conference on Monday (25 September) formally announced his resignation from the governing party, forming his own political movement ahead of the general election.
In a press statement copied to dailymailgh.com Madam Osei-Asare expressed her respect for Hon. Alan Kyerematen, highlighting their personal and professional relationship in recent years. However, she firmly distanced herself from his decision to run as an independent candidate.
“I must respectfully distance myself from his recent choice”, she stated adding: “My 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”.
She emphasized that the strength of the NPP has always been its unity and its ability to work together for the common good of the nation.
The lawmaker also called for determination and unity among party members, stressing that these qualities would be essential in working towards a brighter future for all Ghanaians.
Read Madam Abena Osei-Asare’s full statement below:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 25, 2023
I 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, 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
SOURCE: DAILY MAIL GH
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