Former General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), John Boadu, has expressed his disapproval of the resignation of former party member Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, deeming his reasons for leaving the party “unjustifiable.”
He described Kyerematen’s decision to resign as “regrettable” and pointed out that there are numerous NPP members who harbor more grievances than Kyerematen and Boakye Agyarko, a former energy minister.
Acknowledging that there are individuals within the party who may hold varying degrees of bitterness, Boadu emphasized that many have remained with the party to contribute to its progress.
During an interview on Eyewitness News on Citi FM, Boadu stated that the two former ministers were “fortunate” to have held government appointments, highlighting the fact that many NPP members never had the opportunity to serve in such roles.
The former NPP General Secretary recalled a personal electoral defeat but did not complain or resign from the party.
He criticized Kyerematen for not recognizing the recognition and fame he gained as a long-standing member of the NPP over the years.
The former General Secretary also mentioned seasoned party leaders who never experienced power through the party until their passing, underscoring that the current generation is reaping the rewards of their sacrifices.
“It’s regrettable; it shouldn’t have escalated to this point. Alan’s reasons for resigning are insufficient. Many individuals have worked tirelessly for the party, campaigned, invested their resources, and sacrificed their careers for the party’s survival and achievements over the years. They have never been appointed as ministers, and they have never received any government appointments.”
“I concur with Boakye Agyarko that there are many others who hold deeper grievances than what Alan Kyerematen is perceived to have. Alan served as a minister of state for the past seven years; how many of those party workers have become government ministers? If Alan is nursing bitter feelings, then there are others who harbor even stronger sentiments.”
“If everyone who has made sacrifices holds grievances, we would all be embroiled in discontent. It’s not a threat to anyone; people must recognize that they have achieved recognition because of the NPP. Otherwise, they would have been unknown. There are individuals who are more embittered than they are. If ministers are nursing grievances, then all of us, including myself, John Boadu, are holding grievances. Nevertheless, the party’s well-being is paramount. I lost an election last year; did I seek a position elsewhere or turn independent?”
Boadu called upon party leadership to remain focused on its activities without getting distracted.
“I believe the party needs to concentrate on its activities and move forward. The party has shown resilience and weathered tough times before. The void created might serve as a catalyst for the party’s strength. I don’t believe we should waste our time responding to some of these issues,” he concluded.