Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman, Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has announced his decision not to contest the party’s upcoming National Chairmanship election, despite supporters from across the country purchasing nomination forms and paying his filing fees.
In a statement issued on his behalf by former Adentan MP and Presidential Staffer, Kojo Adu-Asare, Dr Ofosu-Ampofo expressed gratitude to party members across all 16 regions for their confidence and support.
He described the gesture as a remarkable demonstration of love and trust in his leadership but said he had decided not to enter the race after careful consideration and in the overall interest of the party.
Dr Ofosu-Ampofo indicated that he would continue serving the party and government in his current capacities as Political Advisor to Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang and Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
He noted that both positions were critical to the government’s resetting agenda and pledged to execute his responsibilities with dedication, integrity and a strong sense of duty.
The former chairman also reaffirmed his commitment to the NDC, citing his 34 years of experience in party politics and governance.
He congratulated newly elected constituency executives and wished aspirants in the forthcoming regional and national elections well, urging party members to uphold unity and mutual respect throughout the electoral process.
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 its collective experience, unity and shared commitment to its ideals.
