The National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has intimated that former Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen, has resigned from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) is because he has been treated badly in the NPP and not because he is a viable alternative for the country.

He has therefore called on the public to note that the former trade minister is not the solution to the nation’s economic crisis after championing it as a Trade Minister. According to Sammy Gyamfi, Mr. Kyerematen cannot claim to be the solution to the economic challenges when he has been actively part of creating the mess.

Sammy Gyamfi was reacting to Alan’s resignation from the NPP and his subsequent decision to run to be president as an independent candidate.

“It is an indisputable fact, that Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has not been treated fairly by his party, the NPP. The NPP under the leadership of President Akufo-Addo has never been truly democratic.

“There is no way Alan could have gotten a modicum of fairness or justice in the ongoing presidential primaries of the NPP under the leadership of the despotic tyrant, Akufo-Addo who is hellbent on installing his puppet as his successor and continues to oppress persons who disagree with him. Former NPP National Chairman, Paul Afoko and former General Secretary, Kwabena Agyepong come to mind readily.”
Sammy Gyamfi

Mr Gyamfi thus, empathized with Alan Kyerematen saying he understands his pain. He noted that his supporters have continuously been victims of intimidation, unprovoked harassment and violence. He added that his resignation from the NPP is therefore understandable.

“The basis of his resignation from the NPP is the more reason why no democratic or peace-loving Ghanaian must join or vote for the NPP. However, the point has to be made forcefully, that Alan is not a viable alternative to the failed incumbent NPP government.”
Sammy Gyamfi

The communication officer of the NDC noted that as a Cabinet Minister responsible for Trade and Industry and a member of the Economic Management team from 2017-2023, Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanteng actively participated in the destruction of the economy into the mess it is today.

“Under his watch, the Komenda Sugar Factory was abandoned to rot for almost six (6) years. Growth of the manufacturing sector declined significantly and businesses were suffocated by the bad policies of his Ministry and government leading to several job losses.

“Would Alan have resigned from the NPP if he had been treated fairly by the NPP in their ongoing Presidential primaries? Clearly, it is the pain of rejection by the super delegates of the NPP and the intimidation and harassment of his supporters which is fueling Alan’s latest decision and not any superior passion to help heal the partisan divisions in the country. But it is too late for Alan to jump ship now.”
Sammy Gyamfi

Alan Kyerematen Resigns From NPP

Mr Kyerematen announced his resignation in Accra at a press conference. The former Trade Minister’s decision comes at the back of his realization that his contributions were no longer needed in the party. Also, he alleged that his followers have since 2008 suffered violence and brutality from government cronies.

Despite his attempts to get the attention of the leadership of the party to resolve the situation, little has been done till now.

Alan has thus formed a movement, Movement for Change with a butterfly as the symbol to deliver his presidential ambitions to him in the 2024 General elections.