Flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Alan Kyeremanten, delivered a compelling message to party delegates, urging them to resist the allure of vote-buying and focus on securing victory in the upcoming elections
Speaking at a Delegate Durbar in the Bosomtwe Constituency as part of his Ashanti Region tour, Kyerematen emphasized that succumbing to monetary temptations would not lead to the party's success.
Kyeremanten highlighted that his call to the delegates was rooted in the aspirations of the majority of the Ghanaian population.
He revealed that many Ghanaians had expressed their commitment to voting for him in the 2024 elections, driven by the desire for meaningful change.
The former Minister for Trade and Industry questioned the wisdom of trading votes for financial gains, stressing, "Don't sit here and say somebody has given you huge sums of money to start your business so you are going to vote for him, can the person break the eight?"
Without explicitly mentioning names, Kyeremanten called attention to the necessity of electing a candidate who could lead the NPP to victory and sustain the momentum of the party's governance.
He highlighted the contrast between his vision for the country's future and the past policies of the opposition, asserting, "Ghanaians have said they know John Mahama is not coming to do anything different from what he did in his government, but they still have hope in one person which is me."
Importantly, Kyeremanten urged the delegates to consider the broader perspective of the Ghanaian populace.
He emphasized that the call for the NPP to "break the eight" – referring to the party's quest for a third consecutive term in office – was a collective demand from all Ghanaians, not just the party insiders.
Kyeremanten questioned whether achieving this feat could be possible by relying solely on the votes of the delegates present, underscoring the need for unity and a broad-based commitment to the party's goals.
During this conference, five out of the ten presidential candidate aspirants would be elected for the final election on November 4, where the flagbearer would ultimately be selected.
The chosen candidate would then contend with the National Democratic Congress's (NDC) John Dramani Mahama in the 2024 general elections.
Alan Kyeremanten's impassioned plea to NPP delegates encapsulated the essence of prioritizing the party's success over short-term financial gains.
His speech resonated with the broader sentiment of Ghanaians who sought transformative leadership in the upcoming elections.
The call to "break the eight" echoed beyond the delegate gathering, reflecting the collective aspirations of the nation.