Former National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, has announced that he will not contest in the party’s upcoming national chairmanship election.

This comes after his supporters from all 16 regions of Ghana purchased and picked up NDC national chairmanship nomination forms for him. His aides later revealed his boss will communicate his intention regarding the chairmanship position.A few days later, on Monday, 9 November 2026, he officially announced in a formal statement that he would not contest the chairmanship election, citing his intention to focus and commit to his role as the Political Adviser to the Vice President and Board Chairman of COCOBOD.

According to the statement, his commitment to these responsibilities is critical to the successful implementation of the government’s resetting agenda and the delivery of its promises to Ghanaians.

Meanwhile, it is alleged that his decision stemmed from his engagement with some senior figures within the NDC and government.

“After careful consideration, Hon. Dr Ofosu-Ampofo has decided not to proceed with his participation in the NDC National Chairmanship race, a decision he has taken in the overriding interest of the party and his commitment to serving the party and the nation in other capacities,” the statement said.

He continued that, “The strength of the NDC lies in its collective experience, unity, institutional memory and shared commitment to its ideals.”

He therefore remains committed to discharging these duties with dedication, integrity and a strong sense of responsibility.

Despite his decision not to contest, Ofosu-Ampofo reaffirmed his commitment to the NDC, indicating that his 34 years of experience in party politics and governance would remain available to support the party.

He also urged party members and aspirants to conduct themselves with unity and mutual respect throughout the ongoing internal electoral processes.

“The strength of the NDC lies in its collective experience, unity, institutional memory and shared commitment to its ideals,” the statement noted.

Ofosu-Ampofo, who served as NDC National Chairman from 2018 to 2022, lost his re-election bid to Johnson Asiedu Nketia by a margin of 2,677 votes at the party's National Delegates Congress in December 2022