Speaking publicly, Kufuor clarified that Alan turned down an offer to join his first government in 2001.
He also dismissed claims that he supported Alan against Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo during the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primaries in 2008.
Kufuor explained that the speculation about his alleged support has been ongoing but lacks evidence.
Kufuor explained that the speculation about his alleged support has been ongoing but lacks evidence.
He emphasized that his outreach to Alan after the 2000 elections was based purely on competence and not to give him any political advantage within the party.
“Even when we won power in the 2000 general elections, I approached Alan because I wanted to make him a Minister. However, he declined the offer,” Kufuor said in an interview with Delay.
“Even when we won power in the 2000 general elections, I approached Alan because I wanted to make him a Minister. However, he declined the offer,” Kufuor said in an interview with Delay.
“I never supported him against anybody. I remained neutral during the 2008 race and allowed the party’s processes to take their natural course.”
The former president also reflected on his recent analysis of the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections. He attributed part of the loss to controversial policy decisions, including the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the PDS (Power Distribution Services) incident, and the National Cathedral project.
The former president also reflected on his recent analysis of the NPP’s defeat in the 2024 elections. He attributed part of the loss to controversial policy decisions, including the Domestic Debt Exchange Programme (DDEP), the PDS (Power Distribution Services) incident, and the National Cathedral project.
Kufuor suggested that these issues contributed to public dissatisfaction and may have influenced voter behavior.
Kufuor’s comments appear aimed at clearing up misconceptions about internal party dynamics and reinforcing his neutral stance in previous leadership contests.
Kufuor’s comments appear aimed at clearing up misconceptions about internal party dynamics and reinforcing his neutral stance in previous leadership contests.
He stressed that while he maintained close working relationships with capable colleagues like Alan Kyerematen, he never used his influence to favor one candidate over another.
Alan Kyerematen is widely recognized as one of the most competent and experienced members of the NPP, with a strong track record in economic and industrial development.
Kufuor highlighted that his interactions with Alan were based on merit and the need for capable leadership rather than political maneuvering.