Alan Kyerematen’s decision to resign as Trade and Industry Minister apt — Lecturer

A senior lecturer at the Marketing Department of Kumasi Technical University (KsTU), Dr Collins Kankam Kwarteng has described the decision by the Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen to resign from his post as apt.

"I personally believe the resignation is a win-win situation for him (Alan Kyerematen), the government and the New Patriotic Party (NPP)," he said on Kumasi-based OTEC 102.9 FM's morning show Nyansapo.

He added, "Now Mr Alan Kyerematen will have the opportunity to go down to the grassroots to lay bare his vision if elected to lead the NPP devoid of any additional responsibilities from the Ministry."

Dr Kwarteng during his submission on the show on Friday, January 6, 2023, told the programme’s host, Captain Koda, Mr Alan Kyerematen’s decision to step down as the trade minister will help him focus more on his ambition to lead the governing NPP in 2024.

It has been confirmed that Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen has submitted his resignation letter to the Presidency to enable him concentrate on his presidential ambition.

The letter according to the source was submitted on Thursday evening (January 5, 2023) to the seat of government.

The resignation letter has since generated major talking points in the country with many backing the minister for stepping down.