New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential aspirant, Boakye Agyarko, has refuted reports of his withdrawal from the party’s flagbearer race.
It was earlier reported that the former Energy Minister stepped down to allow Francis Addai-Nimoh pick the final slot to contest in the November 4 primaries.
The two tied at the end of the Super Delegates Conference held on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
But in a statement released on August 28, Mr Agyarko clarified that he has not “made any such pronouncements with anyone or any media house.”
According to the party, a run-off election will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, to decide which of them will join the primaries.
Mr Agyarko has assured his readiness to battle it out and sail through victorious.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has shortlisted five out of the 10 presidential aspirants for the November 4 national congress of the party to elect a flag bearer for the 2024 general election.
Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia won the super delegates conference with a total of 629 votes, representing 68.15% of the total valid votes.
Assin Central MP Kennedy Agyapong came in second with 132 votes, while former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen placed third with 95 votes.
Former Agriculture Minister, Dr Afriyie Akoto, placed fourth.