Alan Kyerematen, having resigned from the New Patriotic Party (NPP) on September 25, 2023, has officially declared his intention to run as an independent presidential candidate in the 2024 elections.

His decision to leave the NPP was driven by his concerns over unfair treatment and allegations of intimidation during the party's superdelegates elections.

Kyerematen expressed apprehension that these issues might resurface in the NPP's forthcoming election to determine the party's flagbearer.

Meanwhile, there are calls from some NPP leaders to explore avenues for Alan Kyerematen's return to the party's ranks in preparation for the 2024 polls.

1. Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, Majority Leader and MP for Suame Constituency

Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, in making the call, emphasised the fact that Alan is a valuable asset and that the NPP shouldn't lose him, stating that he was willing to explore every option, no matter how slim, to achieve this.

“I think that every effort must be made, even if it’s a one percent possibility. Let’s see what comes out of it. We are talking about Alan’s situation, where we are saying that let’s still engage if he comes back.

"To go into specifics will be a difficulty; it may hamper the reconciliation I’m suggesting. It’s possible to bring him back,” he said in an interview with Joy News.

2. Prof. Aaron Mike Ocquaye, chairman of NPP presidential election committee

Prof. Mike Ocquaye described Alan Kyerematen as a "man of excellence" and lamented the loss of such a valuable party member.

He stressed the importance of engaging Kyerematen to return, recognising that politics is a numbers game and that Kyerematen's inclusion would strengthen the party.

“He is a fine gentleman. I’m sorry that today, we don’t have him but like the Majority Leader said, we will need to engage him because politics is a game of numbers and he (Alan) is a man of excellence.

“The party will engage him in all possible ways because the Akans say ‘nsamanfo koraa pɛ wɔn dodoɔ na ateasefoɔ’ to wit; even ghosts love their numbers, how much more the living,” he made this call in an interview with Metro TV.

3. Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, Chairman of the NPP Council of Elders

In reference to Alan Kyerematen, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, who serves as the Chairman of the Council of Elders of the NPP, described him as a "prodigal son" and conveyed that the party would extend a warm welcome should he opt to rejoin.

Owusu-Agyeman underscored the significance of party unity and the value of numerical strength in the realm of politics.

“If he wants to come, the rules are very clear. He has said openly that he has resigned; if he wants to come back, he has to reapply. The rules are in Article 3. So he would have to do that.

“He’s welcome to come; we need the numbers; a party is made up of numbers; we’re not pushing anybody away. All of them are coming over. I’m not a priest but there’s something called a prodigal son; if you go out and you want to come, you’re welcome.

“And I don’t think he’s going to—with his butterfly—be the one who’s going to ‘revolutionarise’ political thinking and political activities in this country. He must come back. If he has erred, we will look at it, consider it, and bring him back,” myjoyonline.com quoted him to have said in an interview.

4. Kennedy Agyapong, NPP flagbearer hopeful

Kennedy Agyapong, a contender for the NPP's flagbearer position, has made a commitment to reintegrate Alan Kyerematen into the party should he secure the flagbearer nomination.

Agyapong stressed the paramount importance of unity within the NPP and appealed for the support of Alan's followers in achieving this goal.

“All Alan supporters here, I want you to support me because I want unity.

“And if you vote for me and I become the flagbearer, I assure you that I will bring Honourable Alan Kyerematen back to the party,” Ken, who is the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, said to NPP delegates in the Tamale South and Tamale Central constituencies in the Northern Region.