The flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party has named the man he defeated in the party\u2019s recent presidential primary, Alan Kwadwo Kyerematen, as a member of his campaign team for the 2012 presidential and parliamentary elections.<\/p>\n
At a low-key ceremony at the Asylum Down headquarters of the NPP, Nana Akufo-Addo also named former CPP Member of Parliament for Ellembele, Fredy Blay as one of a 20-member campaign team charged with prosecuting the party\u2019s agenda of recapturing power from the NDC in 18 months.<\/p>\n
The team also includes former National Chairman Peter MacManu, who is expected to bring on board expertise garnered from leading the 2008 elections.<\/p>\n
Other members of the Committee include former General Secretary and now MP for Okere Dan Botwe, as Director of Strategy; former National Organiser Lord Commey is in charge of Operations.<\/p>\n
Nana Akomea continues his role as Communications Director, while Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh, MP for Manhyia, will be in charge of Electoral Affairs.<\/p>\n
Nana Akufo-Addo also named some senior party personalities as his personal representatives to the team, including three men who vied with him in the party\u2019s 2007 presidential primary -Prof Kwabena Frempong Boateng, Prof Mike Ocquaye Snr, and Hon Isaac Osei.<\/p>\n
Sources within the party have told citifmonline.com additions will be made to the team when a vice presidential candidate is selected.<\/p>\n
Below is the list:<\/p>\n
Mr Peter MacManu<\/p>\n
Hon Dan Botwe- Director of Strategy<\/p>\n
Ms Gloria Akuffo – Legal<\/p>\n
Victor Newman – Research<\/p>\n
Nana Akomea – Communications<\/p>\n
Dr Mathew Opoku Prempeh -Electoral Affairs<\/p>\n
Lord Commey – Operations<\/p>\n
Hon Frema Osei Opare – Conflict Resolution<\/p>\n
Candidates nominated by Flagbearer:<\/p>\n
Prof Mike Ocquaye Snr<\/p>\n
Alan Kyeremanten<\/p>\n
Hon Isaac Osei<\/p>\n
Cecilia Dapaah<\/p>\n
Prof Kwabena Frempong-Boateng<\/p>\n
Hon Freddie Blay<\/p>\n
Ms Bene Bismark<\/p>\n
Ms Olivia Quartey<\/p>\n
Hajia Alima Mahama<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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