The Member of Parliament (MP) for Effiduase/Asokore Constituency, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie, has observed that some aspirants in the upcoming New Patriotic Party (NPP) flagbearership contest are only trending because delegates want to ‘chop’ their campaign money.
Speaking on the Wontumi Morning Show last Wednesday, Dr. Nana Ayew Afriyie stated that his experience in politics over the years, has taught him that delegates are always ready to cheer an aspirant up when they know you have money to burn.
“When you have money to burn, no delegate would tell you to take your money away but when you have left their presence that is where the real conversation begins”, he said as he advised contenders looking forward to lead the NPP into the 2024 general election.
Former Trades Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, has resigned from his cabinet position to focus on his presidential ambition.
The Minister of Food and Agriculture, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, has also resigned from his post to focus on his presidential ambition.
The six other contenders, all leading members of the NPP, former Minister of Energy, Boakye Agyarko; the Member of Parliament (MP) for Assin Central, Kennedy Ohene Agyapong
Also in the race to become the flagbearer of the party is former Presidential Spokesperson and General Secretary of the party, Kwabena Agyepong.
The rest are a former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Joe Ghartey, who is also the MP for Essikado-Ketan; a former MP for Mampong, Francis Addai-Nimoh, and a former Minister of State, Dr Kofi Konadu Apraku, who is also a former MP for Offinso North.
Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia is yet to officially declare his intention to contest but is expected to win per various polls.
