Former National Democratic Congress (NDC) National Chairman Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo has pulled out of the party’s national chairmanship contest despite efforts by his supporters to secure his participation.

His supporters reportedly picked up nomination forms and paid the filing fees on his behalf to back his bid for the position.

But a statement issued on his behalf on Monday, November 9, 2026, by former Adentan MP and presidential staffer Kojo Adu-Asare said Ofosu-Ampofo had decided against pursuing the contest after careful consideration.

The statement said he was grateful for the support and regarded it as a strong show of confidence in his leadership.

He was quoted as saying 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 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.