The Independent Presidential candidate for the Movement for change, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has lashed out at former President, John Agyekum Kufuor, stating that his endorsement of the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has dented his image.
The statement from the former stalwart of the NPP and a former Trades Minister in the Nana Akufo-Addo/Bawumia government, Alan Kyerematen was in reaction to a recent interview held on Sunday, November 17, 2024 with some selected Journalists where the former President openly endorsed the candidature of Dr. Bawumia.
According to former President Kufuor, Ghanaians have the opportunity of voting for Dr. Bawumia because he has the technical know-how to bring Ghana out of the economic turmoil being faced by Ghanaians in recent times.
Former President John Agyekum Kufuor said, “Given the current global circumstances, I firmly believe that Ghana’s economy will experience significant improvement if Bawumia is elected as President. With divine guidance, he is capable of delivering on this promise, and I encourage you to support his candidacy.
“I have observed his remarkable abilities in economic enhancement during my tenure, as he was integral to the Bank of Ghana’s team under Governor Dr. Paul Acquah, contributing to the revival of the currency.”
Reacting to the former President’s assertion, Mr. Kyerematen stated during an interview with Oyerepa TV on Monday, November 18, 2024, that the position of the former President’s statement undermines the impartiality expected to be exhibited by a true statesman.
Mr. Kyerematen maintains that the endorsement has not only hurt former President Kufuor’s reputation but has also drawn widespread criticism and insults.
Alan Kyerematen said, “Kufuor is my uncle, and I don’t want to say something publicly against him. But what he has done, has created a big blot on his political career. Do you realise how people have started making derogatory comments about him?
“He’s much respected in Ghana, so why would he now be engaging in politics of this nature? He’s my uncle and his actions are bad, he’s treading on dangerous ground, and he has to stop. He knows what he’s doing.”