National Chairman hopeful of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Johnson Asiedu Nketia says, the National Chairman position is not the preserve of the current Chairman of the Party Elder Samuel Ofosu Ampofo.
Mr. Nketia who is vying for the Highest executive position in the NDC says, the current chairman can choose to contest for the Women’s Organizer position as that position is vacant.
He says after the four-year term of party Executives; the platform is open to all qualified party members who have an interest in occupying positions.
To him, if Mr. Ofosu Ampofo thinks he can occupy the position of a Women Organizer, he can pick his forms and contest for that position.
“After every four years, all positions are left vacant. The positions are not anyone’s sole preserve in the political party and every executive becomes a caretaker. So when the platform is set and anyone who has an interest in contesting can contest.
“So if you are a national Chairman and you feel you want to contest for women’s organizer, you can pick a form and contest. For me, when it’s time, I will pick forms and contest for the chairmanship position,” he said.
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is about to elect new National Officers to lead the party ahead of the 2024 elections.
The General Secretary for the party has declared his intentions to contest for the Chairmanship position.
The National Chairmanship position is tipped to be keenly contested, as both former executives of the party lock horns in the race to lead the NDC into the 2024 general election.
The decision by the General secretary to contest for the Chairmanship position has been viewed by some section of the party and political watchers as long overdue, while others believe the decision could jeopardize the chances of the party as it could bring internal wrangling within the NDC.
Source: theGhanaianvoice.com