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Former President John Mahama has waded into discussions surrounding the resignation of Alan Kyerematen, Trade and Industry Minister and Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto, Agric Minister.

In a tweet, he opined the resignation of the two was "pointless and late".

“Some members of the Akufo-Addo government have realized their boat is heading for disaster. It must be a relief for those deserting the ship, but it’s so late. It’s almost pointless. They’ll try hard not to be part of the mess we are in, but let’s not forget the parts they all played,” he posted.

Some members of the Akufo-Addo gov't have realized their boat is heading for disaster. It must be a relief for those deserting the ship, but it's so late. It's almost pointless. They’ll try hard not to be part of the mess we are in, but let’s not forget the parts they all played.

— John Dramani Mahama (@JDMahama) January 13, 2023

Two Resign

On Friday, January 6, 2023, former Trade and Industry Minister, Alan Kyerematen tendered in his resignation to President Akufo-Addo, which was accepted.

Addressing Ghanaians at a press conference, he said, “I wish to use this platform to formally announce my decision to contest the flagbearership of the New Patriotic Party when the Party officially opens nominations for that purpose”.

Subsequently former Agric Minister, Dr Owusu Afriyie Akoto followed suit. 

He has also declared his intention to contest for the NPP’s flagbearership position.