Sammy Gyamfi, the National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has criticized the recent resignation of former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Gyamfi argued that Kyerematen, who has announced his intention to run as an independent presidential candidate in the 2024 elections, was part of the economic challenges faced by the current government.
Kyerematen’s resignation from the NPP has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, as he has been a long-standing member of the party. In his announcement, Kyerematen cited the mistreatment of his supporters by the party leadership and his belief that his contributions were no longer valued.
Reacting to Kyerematen’s decision, Sammy Gyamfi issued a statement highlighting Kyerematen’s role as a Cabinet Minister responsible for Trade and Industry and his membership in the Economic Management team from 2017-2023. Gyamfi argued that during Kyerematen’s tenure, the economy faced challenges, including the abandonment of the Komenda Sugar Factory, a decline in the manufacturing sector, and job losses due to unfavorable policies.
Gyamfi questioned whether Kyerematen would have resigned from the NPP if he had not faced challenges in the party’s ongoing presidential primaries. He suggested that Kyerematen’s decision was driven more by the pain of rejection and the intimidation of his supporters rather than a genuine passion to address partisan divisions in the country.
The resignation of Alan Kyerematen from the NPP and his decision to run as an independent presidential candidate have injected further complexity into Ghana’s political landscape ahead of the 2024 elections.
Below is his full statement…
On the matter of Alan Kyeremanten’s resignation from the failed NPP;
1. It is an indisputable fact, that Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanteng has not been treated fairly by his party, the NPP.
2. The NPP under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo has never been truly democratic.
There is no way Alan could have gotten a modicum of fairness or justice in the ongoing presidential primaries of the NPP under the leadership of the despotic tyrant, Akufo-Addo who is hellbent on installing his puppet as his successor and continues to oppress persons who disagree with him. Former NPP National Chairman, Paul Afoko and former General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong come to mind readily.
3. I understand Alan’s pain and do empathize with him. He and his supporters have continuously been victims of intimidation, unprovoked harassment and violence. His resignation from the NPP is therefore understandable.
4. The basis of his resignation from the NPP is the more reason why no democratic or peace-loving Ghanaian must join or vote for the NPP.
5. However, the point has to be made forcefully, that Alan is not a viable alternative to the failed incumbent NPP government.
As a Cabinet Minister responsible for Trade and Industry and a member of the Economic Management team from 2017-2023, Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanteng actively participated in the destruction of the economy into the mess it is today.
Under his watch, the Komenda Sugar Factory was abandoned to rot for almost six (6) years. Growth of the manufacturing sector declined significantly and businesses were suffocated by the bad policies of his Ministry and government leading to several job losses.
5. Would Alan have resigned from the NPP if he had been treated fairly by the NPP in their ongoing Presidential primaries?
Clearly, it is the pain of rejection by the super delegates of the NPP and the intimidation and harassment of his supporters which is fueling Alan’s latest decision and not any superior passion to help heal the partisan divisions in the country. But it is too late for Alan to jump ship now.
ALAN IS NOT AND CANNOT BE THE SOLUTION TO THE VERY MESS HE PARTICIPATED IN CREATING!
ALAN = BAWUMIA = NPP
THE VALUE IS THE SAME!
SAMMY GYAMFI ESQ.
National Communications Officer, NDC