The family of the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr Stephen Ntim, has stated that it is imperative that their relative take a temporary break from his duties due to health-related concerns.

A letter from his family dated June 16 to the leadership of the NPP indicated that Mr Ntim has received medical advice to take a hiatus from any activity that could impede his recovery.

According to the family, they deem it appropriate at this point to protect the health and well-being of Mr Ntim by letting him step back from his responsibilities, including chairing upcoming party meetings, following his many contributions to the party.

"...in compliance with his professional medical advice and in cognizance of his demanding office, we, the family members, do hereby request that Mr. Ntim be temporarily excused, not only from active office duty, but also from outright party politics until further notice," the letter indicated.

Mr. Stephen Ntim has been dedicated to the party for decades, rising through the ranks from 1st National Deputy Chairman to his distinguished service as the current National Chairman.

His family emphasized that although the condition has not been officially disclosed, it is widely known that Mr Ntim is unwell and needs time off for medical attention and monitoring.

The NPP is, however, yet to issue an official response regarding the temporary absence of their chairman.

Last month, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) announced that Mr Stephen Ayensu Ntim had temporarily stepped aside from the party’s nationwide 'Thank You Tour.'

In a press release issued on Thursday, May 1, by the NPP’s Director of Communications, Richard Ahiagbah, the party clarified that Mr Ntim’s absence was due to “other equally important commitments” and assured that he will rejoin the tour in due course.

The statement emphasised that the chairman “remains fully committed to the tour” and dismissed any suggestions that he may be abandoning the exercise.

The NPP’s tour, aimed at expressing gratitude to its grassroots support base, had not gone without scrutiny.

It is unknown the exact illness Mr Ntim is currently battling.

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