Former National Chairman, Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, to step back from the national chairmanship contest.
in an official statement released on Monday, November 9, 2026, the veteran politician confirmed his decision not to enter the race.
Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo’s decision to pull out of the national chairmanship contest comes as a surprise to many political observers, particularly given the overwhelming grassroots support that heralded his potential candidacy.
Grassroots party faithful across all 16 regions of Ghana had mobilized resources to demonstrate their confidence in his leadership, purchasing nomination forms and paying the required filing fees on his behalf.
Addressing this immense backing in an official statement issued by former Adentan Member of Parliament and presidential staffer, Kojo Adu-Asare, Ofosu-Ampofo expressed profound gratitude to the rank and file of the party.
He described the actions of his supporters as a remarkable expression of love, confidence and support from the rank and file of the party, emphasizing how deeply touched he was by their voluntary financial and moral commitment.
Despite this nationwide endorsement, the former NDC National Chairman explained that his withdrawal was made after careful consideration and in the supreme interest of both the party and the nation.
He highlighted that his primary focus must remain on critical state assignments entrusted to him by President John Dramani Mahama.
Currently, Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo serves in two pivotal national capacities: as the Political Advisor to Vice President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang and as the Board Chairman of the Ghana Cocoa Board (COCOBOD).
In his statement, he noted that his leadership role at COCOBOD involves steering the ongoing structural transformation of Ghana's cocoa sector, while his advisory duties are integral to supporting the Office of the Vice President.
He stressed that
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.
Drawing from his 34 years of active experience in Ghanaian party politics and public governance, Dr. Ofosu-Ampofo reassured NDC members of his unwavering loyalty and continued dedication to the party's overarching mission.
Although he will not hold an elective executive position in this election cycle, he affirmed his readiness to make his vast institutional memory and strategic political experience available whenever called upon.
Furthermore, he extended warm congratulations to newly elected constituency executives across the country and urged all aspirants and party members participating in the upcoming regional and national elections to maintain decorum, unity, and mutual respect throughout the internal democratic process.
Reaffirming the core values that sustain the party, Ofosu-Ampofo concluded that
the strength of the NDC lies in its collective experience, unity, institutional memory and shared commitment to its ideals.
Dr. Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo’s withdrawal from the NDC national chairmanship race marks a defining moment in the party's internal electoral process.
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By prioritizing his state responsibilities at COCOBOD and the Vice President’s Office over personal political ambitions, Ofosu-Ampofo underscores a commitment to national development and party cohesion.
As the NDC prepares for its national executive elections, his call for unity and mutual respect serves as a timely reminder of the party's core.
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