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The tsunami that occurred during last Sunday�s New Patriotic Party (NPP) Special Delegates� Congress which saw Nana Akufo-Addo romping home with an emphatic win of over 80% of total votes cast was mind-boggling to some. Out of 741 ballots cast, Nana Akufo-Addo polled 598 votes, representing 80.78%, with his closest contender Alan Kyerematen obtaining a paltry tally of 59 votes representing 7.98 per cent. Indeed, so strong was the tsunami triumph and the magnitude of the two-time NPP Presidential Candidate�s victory that, some leading members of the opposition party prevailed on Alan Kyerematen and the other flagbearer aspirants to back out of the October 18 Presidential Primaries and rally behind Nana Akufo Addo as the presidential candidate for the NPP in 2016. Perhaps, to save the aspirants from suffering any form of humiliation again and maintain the modicum of respect left. But in a statement issued on Wednesday, Alan Kyerematen said he was not going to pull out of the race and considered his inclusion in the top four candidates to battle for the flagbearership slot, as an indication that delegates believe he is still capable of leading the NPP in 2016. The aspirant again took to social media this week to let his supporters know he remains resolute and not �shaken�. Writing on his Facebook Wall, he sought solace in the Psalmist�s composition and quoted from Psalm 21:7 which reads �For the King trusts in the LORD; through the unfailing love of the Most High he will not be shaken� to buttress his unwavering attitude.