Alan Kyerematen’s Supporters ‘Damaged’ NPP Electorally and Reputationally – Hackman Owusu-Agyeman

Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Council of Elders, Hackman Owusu-Agyeman, has accused followers of former minister Alan Kyerematen of harming the party’s electoral performance and reputation during the 2024 elections.

Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express, Mr. Owusu-Agyeman said the resignation of Kyerematen and the conduct of his loyalists left a lasting negative impact on the NPP.

“Well, even one vote is important, and he took a few thousand votes—not only that, especially from the Ashanti Region—but they had these boys go on television and say all manner of things, insult, and what have you. People always think, ‘Oh, they were with them once upon a time, so what they are saying is true,’ and it wasn’t helpful to us,” he stated.

He described the repeated resignation-and-return cycle as disruptive, weakening the party ahead of the polls, and stressed that the NPP had historically been too lenient with such behaviour.

When asked about the possibility of Alan Kyerematen returning to the party, Hackman said the decision would ultimately rest with the NPP. He recalled, however, that past leaders had been outspoken about similar situations.

“I remember that Da Rocha, whom we all revere, when Alan resigned the first time, he said good riddance, and he was the party chairman at that time,” Hackman noted.

He added that individuals who cause harm to the party and leave should remain away, while ordinary followers may be allowed to return.