It was a glorious “red carpet” affair for the campaign team of the immediate-past Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen, and his team when they arrived in Koforidua.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart, who is seeking to lead the party as its flagbearer, was in the eastern region on a day’s tour when he got what can be described as a presidential welcome from the people of Koforidua.
Surrounded all around by traders, party supporters, and onlookers shouting praise in Alan Kyerematen’s name, the women laid their clothes on the streets for the politician to walk on, according to The Chronicle newspaper.
The report also stated that Alan Kyerematen, during his visit paid a call on the Paramount Chief of the New Juaben Traditional Area, Nana Kwaku Boateng III, to officially inform him of his intentions to run as president of Ghana.
“In a closed-door meeting, Mr. Alan Kyerematen discussed matters of interest with Nana Kwaku Boateng III and some of his sub-chiefs. They also discussed his ambition to become flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party,” the report said .
The upcoming flag bearer Alan also met with some executives of the NPP in the region, where he pleaded that they lend him their support as he aims to become their flagbearer.