Why Kofi Koranteng cannot ever lead Ghana as President

As the 2024 elections inch closer, political activities are reaching a crescendo with parties and individuals fostering new strategies to enhance their chances of capturing power.

A recent development in the political terrain is the formation of alliances or coalitions to exert pressure on the chances of the two major political parties in the country – the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC). Former Minister of Trade and Industry, Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change (M4C) recently announced that it has formed an alliance with Dr. Abu Sakara’s National Interest Movement (NIM) to wrestle power from the NPP in the upcoming 2024 Presidential Elections.

Similar coalitions have been formed across the country to combine forces for an alternative and a more formidable political power.

The Grand Coalition Ghana (GCG) is a prime coagulation of smaller parties and Independent Candidates working to rescue the country from the two nation-wrecking parties. The GCG has announced via a statement, that, it will hold its maiden ‘convention of purpose’ in Accra on the theme – Coalition to Save Ghana: Patriotism, National Agenda and Progress.

The statement also named all Ten leaders of the smaller parties and Independent candidates that formed and associates keenly with the group, including Jacob Osei Yeboah – Independent Presidential Candidate in the 2012 and 2016 Elections, Akwesi Addai Odike, leader of the United Front Party (UFP); and Kofi Koranteng, Leader of New Vision Movement (NVM).

The statement further indicated that all the aspirants have ditched their personal ambitions to work for the greater good of the coalition.

“Individually, the underlisted Presidential Aspirants have worked diligently to change the political landscape of Ghana. As the election of December draws closer, separately and in joint discussions the undersigned aspirants are committed to a legal democratic revolution to save our Nation,” the statement noted.

It is therefore mind-blowing for an aspirant filled with greed and self-aggrandizement to betray the coalition after participating in all activities and carefully noting all the steps of the group moving forward.

Mr. Kofi Koranteng is reported to have ditched the Grand Coalition Ghana to pursue his parochial interest which was earlier placed on ice by all aspirants so they could foster the interest of the coalition. In a rather disrespectful yet arrogant manner, Mr. Koranteng is said to have disassociated himself from the group with a simple message

“From hence, I shall not participate in the formation of this coalition. Please omit my name from all communication with immediate effect,” he stated.

Many political watchers, especially members of the Coalition are saddened by the betrayal exhibited by Kofi Koranteng, especially because he was a direct beneficiary of an alliance in the past known as the Coalition of Independent Presidential Aspirants (CIPA) where hefty donations in cash and various supports from the diaspora were offered for his campaign.

“It is clear Mr. Koranteng is self-seeking and not ready to seed his aspirations to push any other member of the coalition. No one can lead a country with this arrogant attitude. Kofi Koranteng is not cut to be a politician,” one of the members of the GCG commented on the development.

Some other members believe that, he has seen the signals of not ever winning the slot to become the Flagbearer of the coalition hence his rather “childish decision”.

Political betrayal reverberates through the fabric of society, leaving individuals and communities grappling with fractured loyalties and shifting alliances.

As the impact of betrayal continues to shape political narratives, the journey towards reconciliation and understanding remain a critical endeavour for those navigating the complexities of contemporary politics, however, this also sends a signal that individuals like Kofi Koranteng, cannot be trusted with the high office of President of our beloved mother land.

Eyes are watching.

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