Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has boldly told the New Patriotic Party (NPP) that if the party still has elders, he is one of them.
John Agyekum Kufuor’s voice deep frustration over what he describes as his exclusion from key affairs of the NPP.
Kufuor emphasised that his age should not be used a a reason for the party leadership to sideline him.
Speaking in a conversation with Bryan Acheampong, an NPP flagbearer hopeful, Kufuor expressed his dissatisfaction with being ignored and sidelined by the NPP.
John Agyekum Kufuor stated, “If this party still has elders… I am one”.
“Have I deteriorated to the point where, after being fed, I’d claim I haven’t eaten? No—I haven’t reached that stage yet. My mind and memory are intact,” he added.
The former president added that he has been quiet but has been watching closely.
According to him, at least what the party can do is to keep him informed.
He added, “I’ve been quiet, but make no mistake, I’ve been watching. Closely. The least the party can do… is keep me informed. Let me hear what’s happening.”
“And now… I’m being sidelined? Ignored? I don’t understand it. I really don’t.”
Former President Kufuor led the NPP to two historic victories, and he governed the country from 2001 to 2009.
