Former member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), now an independent candidate for the presidency, Alan Kyeremanteng, has argued that Ghana, being predominantly Christian, should choose a Christian leader as president in the upcoming 2024 elections.
He voiced this sentiment during his address at the Easter Sunday Convention held at the Dr. Thomas Wyatt Assembly of the Church of Pentecost.
After commending the church for its role in societal progress, he emphasised: “As a predominantly Christian nation, as Christians, it is our responsibility that we elect a Christian leader who is also a Christlike leader,” he stated while touting himself as the man to transform the country.
“If you are moved by God to vote for Alan Kyerematen, the leader of transformation, then I can assure you, as our Lord Jesus did on the cross, that you shall be in paradise with him. You will also be in paradise when I assume power,” he declared, eliciting applause.
His remarks have sparked criticism from activists within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), accusing the former trade minister and NPP presidential hopeful of promoting division.
It’s worth noting that the NPP’s current flagbearer is Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia, who is Muslim. Alan is a Christian, as is the other prominent contender, former President John Dramani Mahama, who leads the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the race.
I was visibly shocked when I heard Mr Allan saying this. Honestly I had a l7t of respect for him but this statement from him sent shock waves in my nerves.
Mr Allan is really empty and this statement clearly exposes him as not having those qualities to lead this great Nation. I have to understand why is not liked by true party members of the NPP. He simy lacks the qusliyyea of a true leader who can bring the kind of unity and cohesion we need in this Nation.
I cannot be President becsuse he has the strong conviction as one of the pioneers of the Young Executive Forum of the NPP. It’s this kind of mind set that gave hi. him the false impression that he was the automatic her to Akuffo Addo.
To day from no where we have Bassirou Fomia Fsye as the President of Liberia at the age of 44.
I have come to know thst your structure and side are not synanimous with WISDOM.
There is certainly no wisdom in what he said .
What should the late Emeritus Prof Ask Go when say. May his soul rest in peace .
He should render an unqualified apology tovtbe good prople of Ghana and the Muslin community for that matter .
O dare say that no Muslim group should entertain him if he comes near them.. Until he renders an apology no Muslim Community should entertain him.
Our Hypocrisy is becoming too much. When Dr. Bawumia made such comment it was OK. But when made by Alan it is something else. What is this? God save Ghana.
Aww this from you?
Such a person can’t be the president of this Nation with such. Someone who can not withstand pressure, anytime there is pressure on him, he will resign. This means that if the mandate is giving to you to be president and there is pressure, it means you will resign hmmm