Alan Kyerematen, the presidential candidate for the Movement for Change, has strongly criticized former President John Agyekum Kufuor’s endorsement of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearer, for the 2024 elections.
In a recent interview with journalists on Sunday, November 17, former President Kufuor urged Ghanaians to support Dr. Bawumia in the upcoming December polls, citing his abilities to improve the economy and calling him the best candidate to lead the country.
“I believe that if Bawumia is elected President, Ghana’s economy will improve significantly. He has the ability to deliver on this promise, and I urge you to support his candidacy.
I witnessed his remarkable economic contributions during my presidency, especially his role in the Bank of Ghana under Governor Dr. Paul Acquah, which played a crucial part in stabilizing the currency,” Kufuor remarked.
In response, Alan Kyerematen, speaking on Oyerepa TV on Monday, November 18, criticized Kufuor’s endorsement, arguing that it undermines the neutrality expected from a statesman. He expressed disappointment, claiming that the endorsement had damaged Kufuor’s reputation and attracted widespread criticism.
“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 very 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.”
Kyerematen, who broke away from the NPP to lead his newly-formed Movement for Change, has positioned himself as an alternative to the NPP and National Democratic Congress (NDC).Tourism packages
His reaction reflects broader tensions within the political landscape as the December 2024 elections draw closer.
