Former NDC National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has officially pulled out of the upcoming NDC chairmanship race, choosing instead to focus on his government assignments as Political Advisor to the Vice President and Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board.
The decision comes despite party supporters across all 16 regions picking up nomination forms and covering his filing fees to draft him into the national contest.
Prioritising Government Assignments
In a press statement, Ofosu-Ampofo said he was deeply touched by the gesture from the party's rank and file, calling it a remarkable expression of confidence and love.
However, after careful reflection, he opted not to proceed, citing "the overriding interest of the party and his commitment to serving the party and the nation in other capacities."
He explained that President John Dramani Mahama has entrusted him with two vital roles that require his full attention.
Aside from providing political advice to Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, he leads board oversight for the ongoing restructuring of Ghana's cocoa industry at COCOBOD.
"These responsibilities are significant to the successful implementation of the government's resetting agenda and the delivery of the promises made to the people of Ghana under the NDC mandate," Ofosu-Ampofo said, pledging to execute both tasks with utmost dedication.
34 Years of Party Service
Bowing out of the executive race does not mean stepping away from the party. Drawing on 34 years of experience in party politics and governance, Ofosu-Ampofo reaffirmed his readiness to support the NDC in whatever capacity the leadership requires.
He congratulated newly elected constituency officers across the country and offered best wishes to candidates competing in the upcoming regional and national contests, urging all members to prioritize party cohesion during the campaign period.
"He firmly believes that the strength of the NDC lies in its collective experience, unity, institutional memory and shared commitment to its ideals," the statement added, calling on members to conduct themselves with mutual respect as internal elections continue.
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