In a strategic move to secure victory in the upcoming 2024 presidential elections, Carlos Ahenkorah, the Member of Parliament for Tema West Constituency, has voiced his strong support for Alan John Kyerematen as the ideal candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking on the GhanaAkoma morning show with Aduanaba Kofi Asante Ennin, Ahenkorah emphasized the significance of selecting a candidate from the party's stronghold, the Ashanti Region.
Ahenkorah underscored the importance of winning votes from NPP's stronghold, stating, "Politics is about numbers. If you say your stronghold is a particular area, and you cannot get maximum votes from there, can you win?"
He further highlighted that the Ashanti Region has consistently been the stronghold of the NPP since the return to multi-party rule.
According to him, to ensure victory, the NPP needs a candidate with substantial political capital in this region.
However, Ahenkorah's strategic vision goes beyond the Ashanti Region.
He stressed that the party must also consider a candidate capable of making inroads into the opposition's stronghold, particularly the Volta Region, which traditionally supports the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Ahenkorah revealed that the Volta Region has pledged support for Alan Kyerematen's candidacy, making him an appealing choice for the NPP.
"Apart from that, we need a candidate who can also make inroads into the opposition stronghold which is the Volta Region. It is not the case that the Volta Region does not like the NPP," Ahenkorah stated, pointing to the potential for NPP to gain votes even in regions traditionally aligned with the opposition.
Alan Kyerematen's popularity among NPP members was highlighted by Ahenkorah, who disclosed that the Ashanti Region has overwhelmingly shown support for Kyerematen's candidacy.
With Kyerematen as one of the 10 candidates competing for the ruling party's flagbearer position, Ahenkorah's endorsement carries weight, reflecting the consensus building around Kyerematen's candidacy.