Former Minister for Agriculture and a flagbearer aspirant of the New Patriotic Party, Dr. Owusu Afriyie Akoto has conceded defeat to Dr. Mahadu Bawumia ahead of official declaration of results.
Afriyie Akoto told Joy News Elton John Brobbey that he has already called the Vice President to congratulate him and assured him of his support to enable the NPP 'Break the 8.
"First of all let me congratulate the Vice President for such an emphatic victory. It means the New Patriotic Party has spoken with a huge voice that we have chosen Dr Bawumia to lead us into the elections next year.
"I have already called him to congratulate him on that and we will be meeting at the stadium for the official announcement and formalities but finally we are drawing a line in a very major historic event for the party which is choosing our leader for the coming years."
While acknowledging the victory of Dr Bawumia, the former Minister noted his disappointment in loosing.
According to him, he had gone into the race with the expectation of winning, nonetheless, he was appreciative of the delegates who cast their vote in his favour.
"...I really appreciate the delegates who stood by me and voted for me, it means that my message went down well with them," he said on Saturday.
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Dr Afriyie Akoto also commended the electoral for organising a free and fair exercise.
He subsequently urged all rank and file of the party to accept the outcome and unite in order to prepare itself ahead of the 2024 general election
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