Former Trade Minister Alan Kyeremanten has revealed that he did not formally inform Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, about his departure from the New Patriotic Party (NPP). He characterizes this decision as a personal one, emphasizing that he did not feel compelled to notify anyone because he operates independently and does not take instructions from others.
“I went to a contest, and after my review of the contest, I decided to exit the party. I don’t have to inform anyone.
“I am an established man, and I don’t take instructions from people. I might look younger, but I’m an elderly man,” he said on Accra-based UTV.
Alan Kyeremanten officially announced his resignation from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on September 25, 2023. He cited the reason for his decision as feeling that the political party no longer required his services.
“Under the circumstances and given the context provided, I wish to use this platform to announce that I am honourably resigning with immediate effect from the New Patriotic Party to contest for the high office of the President of the Republic of Ghana in the 2024 General Elections, as an Independent Presidential Candidate,” he said in his speech.