Sammy Crabbe, a National Chairmanship aspirant of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has announced an alliance with fellow aspirant John Boadu in preparation for the party’s national executive elections in Kumasi. In a signed statement issued on Saturday, October 3, Mr. Crabbe stated that the alliance aims to promote “unity of purpose” within the party and to combine their experience in party management.
“John Boadu and I are jointly announcing an alliance for unity of purpose. Together, our experience in party management and our programmes to unite and motivate the rank and file will move the party forward. With John as Chairman, we will institutionalise unity and discipline,” he stated.
Mr Crabbe urged his supporters to vote for Mr Boadu, describing the arrangement as an alliance rather than a withdrawal from the contest. “I will work side by side with him to see these programmes implemented, so that every member of our party feels heard, valued and motivated,” he said. “To my supporters: a vote for John is a vote for me. This is not a stepping down. It is a stepping up. It is an alliance.”
The announcement comes after Mr. Boadu posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, stating that Mr. Crabbe had withdrawn from the race and endorsed him. However, Mr. Crabbe later issued a signed statement clarifying that their arrangement is an alliance and does not involve him stepping down. The two candidates were among four vying for the National Chairmanship of the NPP, alongside former National Chairman Paul Afoko and former Energy Minister Boakye Agyarko.
The NPP is currently holding its National Delegates Conference at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi, with 7,163 delegates expected to participate in the national executive elections. These elections encompass nine national executive positions, with voting taking place across 31 polling stations. The results are expected to be announced following the voting and collation process.
