OFOSU-AMPOFO OPTS OUT OF NDC NATIONAL CHAIRMANSHIP RACE DESPITE SUPPORTERS SECURING NOMINATION FORMS
Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has announced that he will not contest the party’s upcoming National Chairmanship election, despite supporters securing nomination forms and paying his filing fees on his behalf.
In a statement issued on his behalf by former Adentan MP and Presidential Staffer, Kojo Adu-Asare, Dr Ofosu-Ampofo expressed appreciation to party members across all 16 regions for their confidence and support.
He described their gesture as a “remarkable expression of love, confidence and support”, but said he had decided not to enter the race after careful consideration and in the overriding interest of the party.
The former NDC Chairman said he would continue serving the party and government in his current capacities as Political Advisor to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
He noted that the responsibilities were important to the government’s resetting agenda and pledged to discharge them with dedication, integrity and a strong sense of duty.
Dr Ofosu-Ampofo also reaffirmed his commitment to the NDC, citing his 34 years of experience in party politics and governance.
He congratulated newly elected constituency officers and wished aspirants in the upcoming regional and national elections well, urging party members to prioritise unity and mutual respect.
He further assured the party of his willingness to make his experience and institutional knowledge available whenever needed, stressing that the NDC’s strength lies in collective experience, unity, institutional memory and a shared commitment to its ideals.
