Following the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Super Delegates Conference and the subsequent withdrawal from the Presidential primaries slated for November 4, 2023, Alan John Kyerematen, the former Minister for Trade and Industry, is said to be exploring the idea of partnering with the Convention People’s Party’s Ivor Kobina Greenstreet for the 2024 general elections.
According to a reliable source who spoke to the Ghanaian Times and pleaded anonymity, Mr Kyerematen initiated talks with the two-time CPP flagbearer for a possible alliance.
The source said that he initially tossed the idea of running as an independent candidate but later abandoned the idea, realising that it would be difficult to run a successful independent campaign in 2024.
Mr Kyerematen is said to have held talks with the leadership of the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) and the Convention People’s Party, political parties that already have existing structures to make the campaign easier.
According to our source, discussions were far advanced with the CPP and both Mr Kyerematen and Mr Greenstreet were expected to announce their intent in the coming days.
Mr Kyerematen withdrew from the NPP Presidential race after finishing in third position in the super delegates conference held on August 26. He garnered 95 votes, behind Dr Bawumia and Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, who secured 629 and 132 votes, respectively.
Mr Kyerematen cited intimidation and an unfair playing field as reasons for his withdrawal.
Meanwhile, some of his supporters have joined Vice President Bawumia’s campaign.
BY TIMES REPORTER
