The Chairman of the Council of Elders within the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, the party will eagerly receive John Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen should he rescind his decision of running as an independent candidateMr Owusu-Agyeman clarified that while it is now too late for Kyerematen to reverse his independent candidacy, should he wish to rejoin the party, he would need to go through the formal membership application process.

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Mr Kyerematen officially resigned from the NPP on Monday, citing unfair treatment by party leadership and the influence of a select few within the party. He also announced his intention to run as an independent candidate in the 2024 presidential elections, with a focus on leading a youth-centered campaign.

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Some political analysts have suggested that Kyerematen's departure from the party and decision to run independently in the 2024 elections could have a negative impact on the NPP's electoral prospects.Speaking on JoyFM's Top Story, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman remarked, "I think it's too late. Whatever damage he intended to cause, he has already caused. We will live with it and overcome it. It's not a difficulty at all.

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"Regarding the possibility of Kyerematen's return to the NPP, Owusu-Agyeman likened him to a prodigal son, stating, "If he wants to come back, the rules are very clear. He openly announced his resignation, so if he wants to return, he must reapply. The rules are outlined in Article 3. He's welcome to come back; we need the numbers. A party is comprised of its members, and we are not turning anyone away.

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Everyone is welcome, just as the prodigal son is welcomed when he returns."Owusu-Agyeman went on to express skepticism about Kyerematen's ability to revolutionize political thinking and activities in the country as an independent candidate, suggesting that he should consider rejoining the party if he has made mistakes.This is not the first time Kyerematen has left the NPP.

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Following the 2007 presidential primaries, in which he contested against Akufo-Addo and raised concerns about the process, he initially resigned from the party. However, he later returned to the NPP after the party promised to address his concerns. Subsequently, he resigned again and decided to run as an independent candidate in the national election.

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