Summary:
Deputy chief minister Prestone Tynsong, who had also quit Congress last year and won on an NPP ticket, was among the politicians present on the occasion. Conrad said NPP would gain from the wisdom of the senior leader. "I respect him for the passion that he has and NPP welcomes him to join the party for continuing his political carrier to serve the people," said Conrad. He added that the Grand Old Party has forgotten the sacrifices made by Lapang. "Congress has adopted a policy of phasing out elderly leaders which compelled me to quit the party as I still want to serve the people," Lapang said, while addressing the crowd..