Agyenim Boateng, the flagbearer of the United Front Party (UFP), has announced his withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race.
He supported Vice-President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
In a Wednesday press conference in Kumasi, Boateng emphasized the UFP’s alignment with Dr Bawumia’s vision and policy agenda for Ghana’s development.
“After weeks of intensive deliberations, we have reached a clear conviction that the vision and development plan presented by Dr Bawumia and the NPP align with ours. We are witnesses to the massive development of infrastructure and the positive impact on lives,” he stated.
Affectionately known as “Gyataba,” Boateng urged other political parties to prioritize national interests and promote peace.
“We wish to urge all other political persuasions to consider reviewing their agenda and take actions that will promote peace rather than embarking on violent and disruptive actions,” he added.
Boateng gained national attention in 2020 when he took legal action against the Electoral Commission (EC) after being disqualified from the presidential race.
He sought to quash the EC’s decision and restrain the commission from proceeding with the elections without him; however, the case was dismissed.
His endorsement of Dr Bawumia signals a significant shift in the political landscape as the 2024 elections approach.
