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NPP flagbearership race: Alan Kyerematen, Bawumia face vetting committee today

By Vincent Ashitey
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The New Patriotic Party (NPP) is expected to commence the vetting process for its presidential aspirants today, Monday, July 3.

The vetting process will end on Thursday, July 6, 2023.

According to a statement issued by Evans Nimako, the Secretary to the National Presidential Vetting Committee, the first day of vetting, July 3, will see Alan John Kyerematen, former Minister for Trade and Industry, Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, and Kwadwo Poku appearing before the committee.

On July 4, the committee is scheduled to vet three more candidates Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko, former Energy Minister, Kwabena Agyei Agyepong, a former NPP General Secretary, and Kennedy Ohene Agyapong, the Member of Parliament for Assin Central, will all face scrutiny regarding their presidential aspirations.

The remaining candidates will undergo the vetting process on July 5 and 6, as indicated in the statement. 

The vetting process serves as a platform for aspirants to present their visions, policies, and plans for the country’s development to the NPP’s National Presidential Vetting Committee.

Below is the schedule for the vetting:

 

Monday 3rd July 2023

1. Hon. Alan Kwadwo Kyeremanten

2. Mr. Kwadwo Poku

 

3. H.E. Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia

Tuesday 4th July 2023

1. Hon. Boakye Kyeremateng Agyarko

2. Hon. Kwabena Agyei Agyepong

3. Hon. Kennedy Ohene Agyapong

Wednesday 5th July 2023

1. Hon. Dr. Kofi Konadu Apraku

2. Hon. Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto

3. Hon. Joe Ghartey

Thursday 6th July 2023

1. Hon. Francis Addai-Nimoh