Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has formally declared that he will not run for re-election as top scribe when the party convenes congress on December 17, 2022.
Mr. Nketiah, who was appointed NDC General Secretary in 2005, feels it is time for him to step aside and allow others to take over the party’s leadership.
On December 17, 2022, the NDC is anticipated to attend Congress to choose new national officers.
Johnson Asiedu Nketiah told Accra-based Radio Gold that he will soon make an announcement, however he did not confirm rumors that he was lacing up his boots to run for the chairmanship.
“Age plays a major role in everything. This job of a General Secretary involves a lot; your time, energy, among others.”
“I have considered all these, and I am of the firm view that I won’t contest again. What I am saying is that, I won’t seek re-election as General Secretary,” Mr. Nketiah said.
Otokunor laces boot to vie for General Secretary position
Deputy General Secretary of the NDC, Peter Boamah Otokunor, is already lacing up his boots to lead the party as its next General Secretary.
Mr. Otokunor is seeking to replace Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, who has served the party as General Secretary for the past 17 years.
Sources within the party suggest that Mr. Otokunor has the full support of Mr. Asiedu Nketiah.
