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A leader is defined by the Encarta dictionary as someone who guides or directs others. It therefore stands to reason that he lives above reproach by not exhibiting bias in dealing with his subjects but be fair and firm. However, the General Secretary of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, also known as Sir John has come under intense criticism from members of his own party for making pronouncements they believe could bring division into the biggest opposition party in Ghana. According to Sir John, Nana Akufo-Addo must be retained as the flagbearer of the NPP. This, in view would save the cash trapped party money because the 2008 and 2012 presidential candidate has already been marketed well to Ghanaians. Though many have called for the resignation of the NPP�s Chief Scribe, Dr. Richard Anane, a former Road and Transport Minister in the erstwhile kufour Administration has stated that as a leader of the party, he has �no right� to make pronouncements.