This comes a few days after he expressed his displeasure with the NPP and Dr Bawumia for sidelining him with regards to appointments after almost eight years in office.

The private legal practitioner who said he was hurt by the party’s action hinted at exiting amidst plans to probably contest the 2024 election as an Independent Candidate.

Following his outburst, Obiri Boahen has been appointed to co-chair the Local Government sub committee headed by Central Regional Minister, Justina Marigold Assan.

It is a 12-member committee which will have Local Government Minister, Martin Adjei Mensah Korsah as the Advisor.

Other members of the committee include; Akuapem South MP; Osei Bonsu (OB) Amoah, Presidential Staffer and Director of Communication of the Manifesto Committee; Dennis Aboagye Miracles, Head of the Local Government Service; Nana Ato Arthur, former Gender Minister; Lariba Abudu and Offinso North MP; Collins Ntim.

The rest are; Osei Assibey, Ashanti Regional Minister; Simon Osei Mensah, Upper West Regional Minister; Hafiz Bin Salih, Volta Regional Minister; Dr Archibald Yao Letsa, and Bono East Regional Minister; Justina Owusu Banahene.

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In a press statement issued by the Communications Director for Dr.Bawumia’s campaign team, Dennis Miracles Aboagye, the NPP flagbearer expressed anticipation for collaboration with all stakeholders towards achieving a historic victory in the 2024 presidential and parliamentary elections.

The statement also included the complete list of members for the Manifesto Committee.

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The former Ghana international has been named as the head of the Youth and Sports sub-committee within the manifesto team.

Miracles Aboagye in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen programme Thursday, lauded Asamoah Gyan, noting that, his “brand is solid and has reached the highest level in his career.” 

He said Asamoah Gyan’s experience and knowledge in sports will help shape their manifesto.

The Director of Communications describes the selection of Asamoah Gyan as a “masterstroke” and thanked him for accepting to share his knowledge.

“Asamoah Gyan at his young age is already a legend. He has traveled across the world for years and has now retired. The best we can do is tap into his talent in wanting to fix our sports. Asamoah Gyan is a deep young man, he has a lot of ideas. If there is one person in the committee we believe is a masterstroke, then it is the selection of Asamoah Gyan. We are very grateful to him for helping us share his knowledge of sports,” he said.