Mr. Boakye Agyarko, a former Energy Minister and flagbearer aspirant in the recent New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Super Delegates Conference, believes that the resignation of former Trades Minister Alan Kyerematen from the party should be seen as a wake-up call for party members.
Instead of celebrating or showing arrogance, this event should prompt the party to reflect on its actions and make necessary improvements.
According to Mr. Agyarko, the history of the NPP’s tradition must educate the party that the consequences of events “such as has now befallen the party since the heady days of 1951 to date have always been negative, casting a deep and lingering shadow on the party’s electoral fortunes”.
“At least my brother Kyerematen has put his thoughts and feelings on paper for all to appreciate. How about the many who habour similar and maybe more petulant sentiments in their hearts but are not openly expressing same.”
Mr. Agyarko emphasized that there are members within the NPP who may also hold the same opinions as the flagbearer aspirant who resigned. Their discontent might only become apparent when they cast their votes.
He added that there are many individuals within the party who have resigned internally due to disappointment and are just waiting for the opportunity to leave through the voting process. In light of this, the former Energy Minister believes that it is crucial to reconcile differences and address hurt feelings within the NPP.
“Now is the time to examine ourselves if indeed we are true and faithful to the tenets of the UP tradition or we have metamorphosed into an ugly shadow what we should be. These must become the urgent task ahead of us,” Mr Agyarko said.
Mr Agyarko pulled out of the NPP race following an announcement that only members of the National Council would participate in the voting process.
Source: Apexnewsgh.com/Ghana
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