Breaking News: Alan Kyerematen Considering Withdrawal from Presidential Primary

former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen is contemplating withdrawing from the November 4 Presidential Primary, according to a source close to his campaign.

In an unexpected turn of events, former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen is contemplating withdrawing from the November 4 Presidential Primary, according to a source close to his campaign.

This consideration comes after what has been described as a disappointing performance in the recently-held Super Delegates Conference of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

During the NPP Special Delegates Conference, Alan Kyerematen garnered only 95 votes out of 961, landing him in a distant third place. This result placed him behind Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured 629 votes (68.15%), and Kennedy Agyapong, who surprisingly clinched second place with 132 votes (14.30%).

Alan Kyerematen’s unexpected third-place finish and his failure to secure even the second spot have reportedly shaken the foundation of his campaign.

As a response to this setback, the former Trade Minister is expected to address the public on Tuesday, September 5, to outline his intentions.

A source within his campaign revealed that multiple options are being considered, including complete withdrawal from the race, withdrawing to join forces with another candidate, or continuing with the campaign despite the challenges.

The source stated, “We have extensively analyzed all three [options], and many, including myself, are of the view that Chief Alan should withdraw, but we are not sure whether to withdraw and stay on the fence, or withdraw and support another candidate.”

Discussions have reportedly taken place with other candidates who did not perform well in the Super Delegates Conference regarding the possibility of merging campaigns. However, no final decision has been reached in this regard.

The source also mentioned that many coordinators across the country, who are part of the Alan Kyerematen camp, are disheartened by the low number of votes he received and are in favor of withdrawal to avoid further humiliation.

Alan Kyerematen’s announcement on Tuesday will shed light on the direction his campaign will take, and all options are said to be on the table. The decision to withdraw, if taken, will serve as a protest against the perceived irregularities in the Super Delegates process and could shape the landscape of the NPP’s presidential primary in November.