The purported endorsement of Mr. Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen to lead the governing New Patriotic Party as Presidential Candidate into the 2024 general election is inaccurate.
In fact, the two-page statement of His Royal Majesty, Ya Naa Abukari II, read on his behalf never endorsed the candidature of the former Trade and Industry Minister.
THE CUSTODIAN has done a fact-check of the claim, “It’s your time to lead NPP, Ghana” widely reported in some circles of the media and confidently reports that the remarks of the King and Overlord of Dagbon was taken out of context and as well misreported.
Nevertheless, the statement of Ya Naa as presented during the visit of the NPP Presidential aspirant obtained by THE CUSTODIAN reads, “I wish to begin by extending my sincere gratitude to you Honorable Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen for the Excellent service you rendered to the country during your tenure as the minister of Trade and Industry. Your appointment was indeed justified through the excellent leadership you exhibited in government and other good works for mother Ghana. Honorable, your legacies at the Ministry of Trade and Industry particularly the roll out of the famous One District One Factory program are impacting positively on the lives of Ghanaians and our economy.”
The statement added, “Honorable, your visit today with your hardworking team and supporters shows your recognition and preparedness to work with the traditional authorities as custodians of the land and major stakeholders in the affairs of the country. The support of the general public in your future endeavors can be achieved through this act of building good working relationship with chiefs as leaders of the people and our communities. I wish to use this opportunity to encourage you to continue on that path. I also wish to give you the assurance of the preparedness of traditional authorities of the Kingdom to give you the support in your future endeavors to enable you do an excellent job for the country once again.”
Meanwhile, Secretary to Ya Naa, Mr. Abdul Rahaman Mohammed, in a statement has also refuted the claim and distance the Gbewaa Palace and the Dagbon King from such claim.
“His Royal Majesty wishes to state categorically that he made no such claim. All the aspirants who called on me are my children and I wish them all well. I have not endorsed Hon Alan Kyeremanteng and wish o state categorically that the doors of my palace are open for all” part of the Secretary’s statement reads.
