The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP), Kofi Ofosu Nkansah, has responded to Alan Kyerematen’s criticism of former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.
Alan Kyerematen, flagbearer of the Movement for Change, recently criticised Kufuor for publicly supporting Dr. Bawumia ahead of the 2024 general elections, describing the endorsement as a decision that tarnishes the former president’s political legacy.
According to Mr. Kyerematen, Kufuor’s open backing of Bawumia had left a “big blot” on his career, given his revered status in Ghanaian politics.
Reacting to these comments in a Facebook post on Monday, November 18, Mr. Ofosu Nkansah dismissed Kyerematen’s assertions, suggesting that the former Trade Minister’s frustrations stem from his inability to match the political influence of both Kufuor and Bawumia.
“Someone (Alan Kyerematen) who thought he should have come before John Agyekum Kufuor would obviously have issues with Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia overtaking him,” Mr. Ofosu Nkansah wrote.
He further argued that Kyerematen should focus on addressing substantive political matters rather than targeting individuals in the New Patriotic Party (NPP).