Some top candidates vying for various positions in the ongoing 10th National Delegates Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have begun arriving at the event grounds.
Incumbent General Secretary and National Chairman aspirant, Johnson Aseidu Nketiah arrived amidst cheers from his supporters.
His deputy, Dr. Peter Boamah Otokunor who is now contesting for the substantive General Secretary position has also come to the Accra Sports Stadium with hopes of emerging victorious at the end of today’s election.
Current National Chairman, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo as he seeks re-election in his opening remarks said: “This Congress is important because we are having our 10th Congress at a time of a plethora of excruciating social, economic and political challenges. In 2024, we shall not only floor Parliament, but also the Presidency”.
Thousands of delegates have converged at the Accra Sports Stadium for the National Delegates Congress of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Today’s event will see the election of national officers of the party for the next four years as the party also prepares for the 2024 general elections.
The Congress is the 10th edition, themed, ‘Uniting For Victory 2024’. The event grounds have been awash with party paraphernalia and posters and banners of the various candidates.
Party bigwigs and stalwarts including former Ministers, current and past Members of Parliament are also at the event grounds.
The delegates, about 9,000 in number were drawn from the constituency and regional levels to elect among 60 candidates vying for various positions.
The keenly contested national chairmanship position will be between the incumbent Chair, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo, the incumbent General Secretary, Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, a former Member of Parliament, Nii Armah Ashiety, and Samuel Yaw Adusei.
The two frontrunners, Mr. Asiedu Nketiah and Mr. Ofosu Ampofo have equally expressed confidence in winning the enviable chairmanship position after working tirelessly for the party.
Former Minister of Fisheries and Aquaculture, Dr. Sherry Ayitey, who is vying for the Vice Chairman position, will lock horns with seven other candidates.
The incumbent National Communications Officer of the party, Sammy Gyamfi is going unopposed.
The party will also elect its National Organiser, Deputy National Organiser, Zongo Caucus Coordinator, and Deputy Communication officer among others.
Source: Modern Ghana
