A statement issued by the Party’s Chairman and leader, Professor Edmund Delle said, “The press release [announcing his resignation] out there does not bare his signature”
The Party said Dr. Sakara, is yet to inform the party of any such decision, saying, “Dr. Sakara is yet to officially inform the party about the news making rounds with regards to his resignation”.
The Party has thus asked all its members to remain resolute and calm as efforts are being made to reach out to Dr. Sakara on the issue that has generated headlines since Tuesday night.
It added: “The news comes to me as a shock and I’m sure that it’s same with all CPP faithfuls and sympathizers out there”.
“I want to assure every party faithful to be resolute and calm as my executives and I get’s in touch with him to seek confirmation and clarity. Dr. Sakara is still a member of the CPP and a presidential hopeful.”
Dr. Sakara’s Resignation
Dr. Sakara who contested the 2012 Presidential election on the ticket of the ticket of the CPP announced his intention to contest this year’s presidential elections as an independent candidate.
A statement issued from his office and dated 6th January, 2016, said the agricultural economist wants to give Ghanaians an alternative to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“For the moment the traditional route of political parties will only produce more of the same, lone and weak voices in the wilderness of self righteousness,” the statement emphasised.
Dr Sakara indicated in the statement that his decision comes “after months of contemplation and consultation with my close advisors, supporters and other well meaning Ghanaians from all walks of life”.
It is unclear what might have triggered this move as Dr Sakara was expected to contest the likes of Samia Yaba Nkrumah in the Convention People’s Party (CPP) primaries.
The decision by Dr Sakara is the second fate to befall the CPP regarding a former presidential candidate after its 2008 presidential candidate, Dr Papa Kwesi Nduom, seceded from the party to form the Progressive People’s Party (PPP) in 2012.
Dr Sakara, who run as Dr Nduom’s mate in 2008, may have had similar reasons for his decision.
“During this period I also sought the best cause of action to help build the party to which I belonged around the core principles and values that drew me to it,” he explains.
“Alas the attitudes, conduct and misplaced priorities that still dominate decision making in the party has left me convinced that my resources, energy and talent can be put to more productive purpose as an independent Presidential Candidate.”
He, however, wished the CPP well.
Dr Sakara is expected in the coming days to make known his plans towards the elections.
By Stephen Kwabena Effah| 3news.com
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