A former ally of Alan Kyerematen, Abdulai Razak, has declared, to the surprise many delegates in the Brong Ahafo Region, his support for the candidature of Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, ahead of the October 18 presidential primary of the New Patriotic Party.

Addressing delegates at a “Thank You” meeting between Nana Akufo-Addo and the “super delegates” from the region, Hon. Abdulai Razak, who was a former Municipal Chief Executive for Kintampo under the Kufuor-led NPP government, minced no words when he told the delegates that Nana Akufo-Addo was the best candidate to lead the party to victory in 2016.

“At every stage, there is only one person who has to lead the NPP. I was an integral member of Alan Kyerematen’s campaign in 2007 when I was MCE. But now, I am for Nana Akufo-Addo. I urge you those of us supporting Nana to show magnanimity in our celebrations, after we win. Our duty after October 18 will be to ensure that we bring everyone on board, regardless of the aspirant they supported. We have to make sure that Nana Akufo-Addo becomes president in 2016,” the former DCE stressed.

He appealed to the delegates to be constantly guarded and guided by the fact that victory in 2016 is the only option for the NPP and Ghana, and can only be achieved through a united NPP.

At the same meeting, former National 1st Vice Chairman of the party and Middle Belt sector coordinator for Nana Akufo-Addo’s campaign, Mr. Stephen Ntim, revealed that a majority of delegates, who, hitherto, were not supportive of Nana Akufo-Addo ahead of the August 31 contest, were now fully on board to ensure massive victory for Akufo-Addo on October 18.

“We have welcomed all of them onboard to work for Nana. This is the most important factor that we must all consider and work with. If someone wants to come onboard Akufo-Addo’s team, let’s welcome him or her. Don’t repel, attract. Even if there is someone who has still not come, please go out there and fish for them,” he admonished the delegates gathered.