A member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and supporter of Alan Kyeremanten, Hopeson Adorye has apologised to the public over some tribal comments made during a walk in Kumasi dubbed a “Walk for Alan”.
Speaking at the walk in Kumasi, Hopeson Adorye said that the vice-presidential slot of the party is an automatic slot for the Northerners in the NPP while that of the presidential spot switches between the Danquah and Busia lineages.
According to him, “Whenever a Danquah leads the party, the Busia side steps aside but there is a Dombo (for running mate), and whenever a Busia lead, the Danquah side steps aside but there is a Dombo (for running mate). As for the Dombos they are always there (for running mate).
“If it went to Danquah, came to Busia, went back to Danquah, where should it go now, is it not Busia?” he asked.
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Hopeson Adorye since the comments has received backlash from the public, including persons from the ruling New Patriotic Party.
Initially, he said he was misquoted and that some persons wanted to take the shine off the walk which was successful.
However, in a press statement, Hopeson Adorye said, “Upon reflection, I realize that my statement may either have been misunderstood and offended some patriots, or deliberately turned around by political opponents for their misguided intentions.”
He added that,”As much as it is not my nature, it definitely was not my intention to create this misunderstanding. I take full responsibility for my actions and sincerely apologise to all who are offended.”
Meanwhile, Hopeson Adorye clarified that he is neither the Operations Director for Alan Kyerematen nor aware of any such campaign team created.
“Asanteman has spoken, Alan Kyerematen is NPP’s Unifier and the best choice for victory in 2024, and l am at peace with it,” he added.
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