Former Interior Minister Kwamena Bartels has characterized Alan Kyerematen's choice to resign from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) as the most regrettable decision in his political journey. During an interview with Citi News Mr. Bartels advised the NPP leadership to gracefully acknowledge Mr. Kyerematen's resignation and completely sever ties with him from the party.

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“I felt sorry for him [Alan], he has taken the worst decision he can ever take in his political life. He is finished as a politician. This is the end for him as a politician,” Bartels said.

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When asked if he believed Mr Kyerematen had been treated unfairly, the former Ablekuma North MP responded, “I won’t judge, but there are processes in the party for dealing with unfair treatment and every human institution has these little skirmishes and when they come, they are judged according to the laid down processes.”Given that this is not the first time the former Trade and Industry Minister has chosen to leave the party, Mr.

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Bartels advised the NPP not to try to patch things up with him.“It has happened twice and we won’t allow it to happen thrice and if the party has my views, it should beautifully accept it,” he said.Mr. Kyerematen announced his resignation from the NPP on Monday, September 25, to pursue an independent presidential bid.

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