Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo Addo emerged the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party for the 2008 Elections after the Electoral Commission decalred him winner of the ballot to select a candidate.

He polled 1096 votes or 47.965 percent of valid votes cast to defeat another favourite, Alan Kyerematen into second position. Alan polled 738 votes representing 32.298 percent.

Even though Akufo failed to secure the mandated 50 percent plus one or more votes to make a onetouch win, Alan gracefully conceded defeat and thus prevented a predictably tortuous run-off.

All the aspirants have been pledging total commitment and support for Akufo Addo.

In conceding defeat, Alan said he was doing so to preserve the pary's unity, preserve scarce resources available to the party for Election 2008.

He said he was also doing so to give him the opportunity to assume the mantle of leadership and assured Nana Addo of his full support and commitment.

Alan urged all his supporters to work with Nana Addo for Election 2008 since victory for Nana Addo is victory for NPP, while the converse is also true for all party followers.