- Renowned contender in the pursuit of the NPP flagbearership, Alan Kyerematen, has unequivocally removed himself from the competition.
- The decision made by him arrives merely a day prior to the organizing of balloting by the New Patriotic Party for contenders set to compete in the November Congress, which seeks to elect a successor for Nana Akufo Addo as the party’s flagbearer.
- Alan mentions the intimidation of his delegates in the recently conducted conference of Super Delegates, among other factors, as some of the motives behind his choice to withdraw from the competition.
- The declaration validates prior accounts that the ex Commerce Minister intended to resign when he organized a media briefing this afternoon.
- The announcement confirms earlier reports that the former Trade Minister planned on stepping down when he scheduled a press conference this afternoon.
- That press conference was later postponed until a press statement was released a few minutes ago to officially confirm the decision of Alan. It is unclear what Alan will do in the near future. There are unconfirmed reports he could explore the possibility of running as an independent candidate ahead of the 2024 General Elections.
- Alan came third in the Super Delegates Congress, behind Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia and Kennedy Agyapong.
