By Benjamin Adamafio Commey
Accra, Nov 09, GNA – Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, a former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has withdrawn from the party’s upcoming National Chairmanship contest, citing the need to serve the party and country in other capacities.
Dr Ofosu-Ampofo had received support from party members across all 16 regions ahead of the polls, including purchasing and collecting nomination forms and subsequently paying the filing fees on his behalf to enable him to contest the position.
However, a statement issued on his behalf by Mr Kojo Adu-Asare, a former Member of Parliament for Adentan, said, after a careful consideration, Dr Ofosu-Ampofo had decided not to proceed with the contest in the overriding interest of the NDC.
The statement explained that Dr Ofosu-Ampofo was currently undertaking important national assignments entrusted to him by President John Dramani Mahama.
These include serving as Political Advisor to the Office of the Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, and Chairman of the Board of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD), where he provides leadership oversight for the ongoing restructuring of the cocoa industry.
It said the responsibilities were critical to the implementation of the Government’s “resetting agenda” and the fulfilment of its commitments to Ghanaians.
Dr Ofosu-Ampofo, therefore, remains committed to discharging the duties with dedication, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility,” the statement said.
Despite withdrawing from the race, the statement reaffirmed Dr Ofosu-Ampofo’s unwavering commitment to the NDC, indicating his readiness to make his experience and institutional knowledge available to the party whenever required.
“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 said.
It expressed gratefulness for the confidence and commitment demonstrated by the supporters, adding that the former party chairman considered the gesture a great honour and was touched by the show of love and confidence from the rank and file of the party.
The statement also congratulated newly elected constituency officers and wished aspirants in the upcoming regional and national elections well.
Additionally, the statement urged party members to conduct themselves with unity, mutual respect and commitment to the collective interest of the NDC, stressing that the party’s strength lay in its collective experience, unity, institutional memory and shared commitment to its ideals.
The NDC has slated December 19, 2026, for its national executive elections.
GNA
Edited by Benjamin Mensah
Reporter: Benjamin Adamafio Commey
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