Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has announced his decision not to contest the party’s upcoming National Chairmanship election.
The decision, according to a statement, follows careful consideration and is in the overriding interest of the party.
The statement was issued on his behalf by former Presidential Staffer and former Member of Parliament for Adentan, Kojo Adu-Asare.
The former NDC National Chairman explained that his decision to withdraw from the contest would enable him to concentrate on other responsibilities entrusted to him by President John Dramani Mahama.
He currently serves as Political Advisor to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), where he provides leadership oversight for the ongoing restructuring of the cocoa industry.
According to the statement, the two responsibilities are significant to the successful implementation of the government’s resetting agenda and the fulfilment of promises made to Ghanaians under the NDC mandate.
Despite his decision not to contest, Dr Ofosu-Ampofo reaffirmed his commitment to the NDC, indicating his readiness to make his experience and knowledge available to the party whenever called upon.
“With 34 years of experience in party politics and governance, he remains available and willing to place his wealth of experience, knowledge and institutional understanding at the disposal of the party whenever called upon,” the statement added.
He urged party members to maintain unity, mutual respect and commitment to the collective interests of the NDC, stressing that the party’s strength lies in its collective experience, unity and institutional memory.
Dr Ofosu-Ampofo expressed profound gratitude to party supporters across all 16 regions who demonstrated confidence in his leadership by purchasing and picking up nomination forms and subsequently paying the filing fees on his behalf.
He said he was deeply touched by the gesture, describing it as a remarkable expression of love, confidence and support from the rank and file of the party.
“Hon. Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo is deeply touched by this remarkable expression of love, confidence and support from the rank and file of the party. He considers the gesture a great honour and sincerely appreciates the commitment and goodwill demonstrated by the comrades,” the statement said.
