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New Patriotic Party [NPP] flagbearer aspirant, Stephen Asamoah Boateng has hit back at former Chief Scribe of the party, Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie, for asserting that all presidential hopefuls except Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo will just be wasting their monies if they believe delegates will vote for them to lead the party in 2016. He describes Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie also known as �Sir John� comment as �childish� since �money is not all that matters when it comes to campaigning� According to Sir John, �over confident� aspiring flagbearers of the party must rather use their money to support the NPP�s quest, thus, electing Nana Addo win the flagbearer contest and the in the 2016 general elections. Adding that, �Akufo-Addo is the most sought after, marketed and preferred candidate so any attempt by some individuals to contest him will be an exercise in futility�. Seven candidates are vying to be flagbearer opposition of the NPP. They included two-time presidential aspirant, Nana Addo, two-time flagbearer aspirant, Alan Kyerematen, Kofi Konadu Apraku, Joe Ghartey, Kofi Osei Ameyaw, Addai Nimoh and Stephen Asamoah Boateng. Even though Nana Akufo-Addo has been the frontrunner, the other six [6] contestants have vowed and very optimistic to give him [Nana Addo] a run for his money ahead of the party�s presidential primaries slated October 18th, 2014. Responding to Sir John claims on Asempa FM, Asamoah Boateng also known as �Asabee� described himself as a biblical �David� ready to massacre a tough �Goliath� [Nana Addo] in a grand style. He however noted that, some NPP MP�s who have publicly declared their support to Nana Addo during his campaign launch does not perturb him. �I am not worried about Nana Addo�s massive support. I am still seeking God�s direction. There are so many ways to campaign. My style of campaigning is different. God has his own way of doing wonders,� he stated.