A potential candidate vying for the position of New Patriotic Party (NPP) flag bearer, Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, has declared his intention to withdraw from the impending run-off election.
This decision stems from a recent development wherein it was announced that only members of the National Council would be permitted to partake in the voting process. The NPP had chosen to assemble its National Council as an electoral college to settle the tie between Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko and his competitor, Francis Addai Nimoh. Both candidates had achieved fifth place in the recently concluded super delegate conference elections.
In a letter directed to Professor Aaron Mike Oquaye, the Chairman of the Presidential Elections Committee of the NPP, Boakye Agyarko voiced his disapproval of this move, asserting that the National Council's selection of a limited number of individuals to represent the broader group of 955 participants from the initial round of voting was a violation of the party's constitution.
Expressing his concern, the former Energy Minister stated, "It is totally unacceptable to me that such an unconstitutional act can be perpetuated on the altar of expediency. It is unconscionable that the rules of the game will be changed midstream."
He continued, "Rules and regulations that are flip-flopped in such a manner are only detrimental to fair play and justice. It is a clear violation of the party’s constitution and the guidelines for the Special Electoral College. It is an unconstitutional act which I cannot allow myself to be associated with."
Given these objections, Mr. Agyarko concluded that he could not, in good conscience, participate in an electoral process that deviates from an initially agreed-upon procedure.
"I, therefore, respectfully serve this notice to refrain from such a contest. As always, I wish the party well," Agyarko affirmed.
He further contended that the establishment of a new electoral college was also contrary to the party's constitutional principles. As a result, he chose to withdraw from the run-off election in protest against what he perceived as an unconstitutional process.
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