The official spokesperson for Kennedy Agyapong’s campaign team has reiterated the team’s long-standing opposition to the NPP’s superdelegate system, describing it as a divisive process that undermines party unity.
He cited the outcome of the party’s 2023 presidential primaries as a clear example of the system’s damaging effects, noting that it contributed to the departure of former Trade Minister Alan Kyerematen from the party.
According to the spokesperson, Kyerematen felt “killed” by the process and was unfairly treated, which ultimately forced him to resign from the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“Even though he did not accomplish his mission of becoming the president of the country, in some way, somehow, we cannot be dismissive of the fact that his decision to leave the party affected us,” Kwarteng said.
On September 25, 2023, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen resigned from the NPP and announced his intention to contest the 2024 presidential elections as an Independent Candidate. He eventually placed fourth in the polls, garnering 31,202 votes.
Kwarteng emphasized that political outcomes are heavily influenced by perception. He said when the public perceives internal divisions within a party, it can significantly impact its electoral chances.
He also questioned why the Electoral Commission includes all candidates on the national ballot, while the NPP filters its flagbearer hopefuls through a selective superdelegate vote.
He commended the party’s recent decision to abolish the superdelegate system, calling it a positive move toward promoting internal democracy and fairness in future contests.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
