The Ashanti Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Bernard Antwi Boasiako, popularly known as Chairman Wontumi, has strongly criticized Alan Kyerematen, leader of the Movement for Change, for his remarks about former President John Agyekum Kufuor.

Alan Kyerematen had expressed disapproval of former President Kufuor’s endorsement of NPP’s presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, describing it as a questionable decision. Kufuor had stated that Dr. Bawumia was the most suitable leader for Ghana at this time.

Addressing journalists in the Ashanti Region, Chairman Wontumi accused Alan Kyerematen, now running as an independent candidate in the 2024 elections, of ingratitude and betrayal. He likened Alan’s actions to that of Judas Iscariot, claiming that his conduct reveals a lack of love for the NPP.

“One gentleman who was with us called Alan Kyerematen has shown clearly through his actions that he has never loved the NPP, and just as Judas betrayed Jesus, that is how Alan Kyerematen has betrayed the NPP and President Kufuor.

“It was J.A. Kufuor who saw you, Alan Kyerematen. The power to appoint is reserved for the president, and he gave you the role of ambassador, after which he made you a minister for trade. Akufo-Addo, during his term, also gave you the position of trade minister again. Akufo-Addo, in his second term, gave you the position again,” Wontumi said in Twi.

Wontumi further alleged that Alan is acting under the influence of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama.

“Oh, Alan Kyerematen, you are still complaining despite all the good things NPP did for you, unlike those of us who did not get any appointments and who did not sit on any board. Oh, Alan, so you let Mahama speak to you for you to insult Kufuor. This is a shame; it is a big shame. Shame, shame on you.”Background

Former President Kufuor, in a recent media interview, endorsed Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, asserting his capabilities as a leader. In response, Alan Kyerematen criticized Kufuor, calling the endorsement a stain on his otherwise admirable political legacy and questioning Dr. Bawumia’s competence.

Chairman Wontumi sees this as a clear sign of Alan’s disloyalty to the NPP and a move to serve the interests of the opposition NDC. He described Alan’s criticism as an act of betrayal against both the party and President Kufuor.

Ghana’s next general election is scheduled for Saturday, December 7, 2024, where citizens will choose a new president and parliamentary representatives.