Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, the outgoing Trade Minister, has formally proclaimed his desire to run in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries when nominations open.
Speaking in a broadcast, Mr. Kyerematen said, “I wish to use this platform to formally announce my decision to contest the flagbearership race of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) when the party officially opens nominations for that purpose”.
Mr. Kyerematen presented his resignation letter on Thursday, January 5, 2023, a choice that some political observers think would allow him enough time to focus on his campaign.
He stated that the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has been a long-time friend of his and that his departure from his cabinet will not end their friendship.
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“His Excellency, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been my good friend for a very long time and will always remain so. Based on our shared commitments, the ideals and principles that inspired the founding fathers of the NPP, we have competed in the past but have always worked together thereafter.”
“The President has laid a strong foundation for the social-economic development of our country, although I believe there are things that could have been done differently,” the presidential hopeful stated.
The former Trade Minister intended to lay a solid basis for the country’s growth.
“My vision is to build a superstructure on this foundation that will bring prosperity to our nation”.
Full speech: Alan Kyerematen’s address to outdoor Presidential Bid
SOURCE: CITINEWS
