Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, a former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has opted out of the party’s national chairmanship race.
His decision comes after supporters reportedly took steps to secure his participation by picking nomination forms and paying the filing fees on his behalf.
In a statement released on Monday, November 9, former Adentan MP and presidential staffer Kojo Adu-Asare, who spoke on behalf of Mr Ofosu-Ampofo, said the former chairman had carefully considered the matter before deciding not to proceed with his candidacy.
He, however, conveyed his gratitude to the supporters, describing their gesture as a remarkable show of confidence in his leadership.
Mr Ofosu-Ampofo said he was “deeply touched by this remarkable expression of love, confidence and support from the rank and file of the party.”
4 aspirants pick forms
At least four leading figures of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) have picked nomination forms to contest the party’s National Chairmanship position ahead of its forthcoming national executive elections.
The contest is expected to feature prominently at the party’s National Congress scheduled for December 19, 2026, when new national executives will be elected.
Those who have picked forms include former Odododiodio MP Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye; former Greater Accra Regional Minister Nii Armah Ashietey; National Vice Chairman Sofo Azorka; and former Minister of Local Government Akwasi Opong-Fosu.
Meanwhile, incumbent National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, popularly known as General Mosquito, has decided not to seek re-election, fuelling speculation about a possible bid for the party’s flagbearership in 2027.
The developments come as the NDC implements its roadmap and timetable for the 2026 internal elections, which have followed a bottom-up electoral process expected to culminate in the National Congress.
