Dr. Winfred Richard Anane, former Minister of Roads & High Ways and former Member of Parliament for Nhyiaeso, has expressed deep concern about the state of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), describing it as having “sunk so low” that party members openly challenge former President John Agyekum Kufuor in his presence.
In an interview with Kojo Marfo on AbusuaNkommo, on Abusua965FM monitored by Kumasimail, Dr. Anane recounted a tense party meeting held about two weeks ago, which was attended by former President Kufuor.
Although party matters are generally kept confidential, Dr. Anane emphasized the need for transparency in this instance.
He revealed that during the meeting, former President Kufuor criticized the “Top Bottom” approach of electing leadership as ineffective.
Again, according to Dr. Anane, former President Kufuor proposed that all living former party chairmen be assembled to form a supervisory group for the party, given that the current elected Chairman, Stephen Ntim, is no longer overseeing party activities for one or two unspecified reasons.
However, the proposal met strong opposition, notably from Bono Ahafo Regional Chairman, Abronye DC.
“Do you know who reacted to this suggestion? Bono Regional Chairman, Abronye. Abronye, when we were forming this party, where was he?,” Dr. Anane asked angrily.
He added, “Abronye said Kufuor mentioned Afoko’s name; what is he trying to imply? Oh! The room erupted in hoots from the people there at Abronye.”
The acting party Chairman, Butey, intervened to calm the situation, requesting that Kufuor’s suggestion be reconsidered and that feedback would be provided later.
“And the acting Chairman of the party now, Butey, informed President Kufuor that he begged him to allow them to consider the suggestion and later provide feedback,” Dr. Anane remarked.
Dr. Anane criticized Abronye DC’s confrontational stance, questioning his role during the party’s formation and contrasting it with Kufuor’s long-standing political experience.
“Where Kufuor has walked in life, has Abronye ever stepped out there? These are the reasons the party is where it is now,” he bemoaned.
On another matter, Dr. Anane was asked if the formation of the United Party (UP) party by Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen would affect the NPP.
He acknowledged the potential impact, stating, “Whether we like it or not, it will have an impact on the party. Personally, I believe there will come a time when we’ll reach out and ask them to come back.”
Source: www.Kumasimail.com /Kwadwo Owusu
