By: Jude Tackie
The National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ntim, has reassured the party’s unity and dispelled concerns regarding the loyalty of former presidential aspirant Alan Kyerematen.
In a recent interview, Mr. Ntim revealed that he has been actively engaging with presidential aspirants who did not secure victory in the party’s special delegates conference.
Ntim stated, “I have visited some of the former Flagbearer aspirants in their homes and spoken to them except two, and in due course, I will pay them a visit as well.” He continued by listing the aspirants he had personally spoken with, including Ken, Addai Nimoh, Alan Kyerematen, and Kyerematen Agyarko.
Addressing specific concerns about Alan Kyerematen, who withdrew from the November 4 contest after placing third with 95 votes in the Special Delegates Conference, Ntim firmly dismissed any notions of resentment towards the party. Ntim acknowledged that during their interactions, certain concerns were raised but emphasized that there were no indications of a desire to sever ties with the party.
“They raised some concerns,” Ntim admitted, “but I think for the fact that I, as the National Chairman, took the initiative to visit them in their homes and spoke to them, they are a bit okay, they can’t be 100% okay.”
Ntim specifically mentioned his visit to Alan Kyerematen’s home, noting that despite the reasons given for boycotting the Flagbearership election, there was nothing to suggest that Alan Kyerematen was harboring anger or resentment towards the party. Ntim’s efforts to engage with party members reflect the NPP’s commitment to maintaining internal cohesion as they prepare for future political endeavors.