Dear Alan,
There was a time when we stood side by side, united by a common purpose, the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) ideals of striving for what we believed was the betterment of our nation. Akufo-Addo, was a marxist or socialist who represented everything the NPP was against, and we must prevent that from happening.
I, like many others, placed my trust in your leadership, believing that you had the vision and integrity to guide our party and lead our country toward prosperity in freedom.
It was not an easy decision to work with you, especially considering that it meant standing against my own brother, President Akufo-Addo, a man whose leadership I have always respected deeply. But I did so because I believed in the cause we were fighting for, and in your ability to lead it. For your information, President Kufuor worked closely with my father, former IGP Bob Ampaw. Kufuor’s blessing was enough of a marching order. However, the events that have unfolded have left me deeply disappointed.
Your actions have not only betrayed the cause we once shared but also the trust of those who believed in your leadership. Betrayal is not a word I use lightly, but there is no other way to describe the way you have handled your responsibilities and the trust placed in you.
Leadership is not just about holding a position of power; it is about having a clear vision, a sense of purpose, and a commitment to the people you serve. Unfortunately, your recent decisions have shown a lack of these essential qualities.
Your inability to maintain a steadfast course, especially in the face of challenges, has not only weakened the cause we once fought for but has also left many questioning your true intentions.
A leader without a clear vision is like a ship without a compass—lost, drifting aimlessly, and ultimately leading those who follow to uncertain and often perilous destinations.
This is not the leadership Ghana needs, and certainly not the leadership you promised to provide. My challenge to you, is to think back to that fateful day in Legon 2007, when you had the crown of glory within your grip, and you gave it away. Remember, you personally told all of us that you were tactfully or somehow strategically ceding leadership of the NPP to then candidate Akufo-Addo; I still haven’t figured it out sensibly how you arrived at that decision ignoring the wisdom of our ancestors; s3bi, s3 y3 ma wo ohene na wan de aa, akoaa koraaa bo wo”, to wit, if you refuse to be king, you won’t even be considered as an attendant.” I didn’t say it!
I have watched as you have allowed personal ambition to overshadow the greater good, making decisions that serve your interests rather than those of the people. This is not the mark of a true leader. A true leader sacrifices, endures, and stands firm in their convictions, even when the odds are against them.
Ghana deserves better. Our people deserve leaders who are not only capable but also unwavering in their commitment to the nation’s progress. Leaders who personally are not swayed by gain or political convenience but are guided by a strong, visionary purpose.
Sadly, Alan, you have fallen short of this mark. I can’t think far to hear of your ingratitude to former President Kufuor. He did everything to crown you king and you blew it. We all saw your gallant failure and even dared to work with you again in 2010. Please I don’t want to get personal.
It is with a heavy heart that I write this letter, but it is also with a sense of duty. Isn’t it ironic that you are campaigning saying you brought the automobile assembly initiative under President Akufo-Addo’s presidency. You only confirm that at least you were listened to and heard. The people of Ghana deserve to know the truth. They deserve to know that those who claim to lead them are doing so with integrity and a clear vision for the future.
As you reflect on your journey and the decisions that have brought you to this point, I hope you take a moment to consider the weight of leadership and the responsibility that comes with it. Ghana’s future depends on lers who are not only capable but also committed to the cause of national progress and unity.
Yours sincerely,
[Kofi Dokyi Apeatu-Ampaw, alias Kofi 1234, 0244371682]