Ofosu-Ampofo withdraws from NDC National Chairmanship race

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 across the country 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 from all 16 regions for their confidence in his leadership.

He described their gesture as a “remarkable expression of love, confidence and support”, but said he had decided against entering the race after careful consideration and in the overriding interest of the party.

The former NDC Chairman explained that he would continue serving the party and government in his current roles as Political Advisor to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).

He said the responsibilities were important to the government's resetting agenda and pledged to discharge them with “dedication, integrity and the utmost sense of duty”.

He also reaffirmed his commitment to the NDC, citing his 34 years of experience in party politics and governance.

Dr Ofosu-Ampofo 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 said he remained willing to make his experience and institutional knowledge available to the party whenever needed, adding that the NDC’s strength lies in its “collective experience, unity, institutional memory and shared commitment to its ideals.”