You need experiences of outgone executives - Mahama tells Portuphy et al

President John Mahama has appealed to the outgoing NDC national executive not to hesitate in putting their expertise at the disposal of the new members who were elected at Saturday's national delegates' conference .

National Chairman Dr. Kwabena Adjei and National Organiser, Yaw Boateng Gyan, lost their positions to Kofi Portuphy and Kofi Adams respectively.

In statement signed by Presidential Spokesperson Ben Dotse Malor, the President asked the experienced party members to share their knowledge and advice to assist the new executives and the party in moving the government's agenda forward.

Below is the full statement
President Mahama congratulates newly-elected Executives of the National Democratic Congress

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated all the newly-elected Executive officers of the National Democratic Congress, (NDC), following the conclusion of the 8 th National Delegates' Congress in Kumasi, in the early hours of this morning. 

“I have called our new party Chairman, Mr. Kofi Portuphy, and congratulated him on winning a fair and democratic fight,” stated President Mahama, who is the leader and flagbearer of the party.  “I have also conveyed, through him, my congratulations and very best wishes to all the other members – both retained and newly-elected – who will now form a new solid leadership to provide an even more effective organisation for our great party, so that all Ghanaians can benefit from the skills, commitment and expertise we have to offer.”

The President has equally extended his immense gratitude to all the outgoing national executives of the NDC.  “Dr. Kwabena Adjei, Yaw Gyan and others who have been replaced are committed social democrats and lifelong NDC stalwarts, and we must thank them very much for all the sacrifices and contributions they have made for the sake of the party and for Ghana,” President Mahama stated.  He added that these experienced party colleagues will still be needed to share their knowledge and advice to assist the new executives and the party in moving the Government's agenda forward. “We have a lot to do for Ghana, and a lot to offer Ghanaians now and in the years to come. Only the best will do and we will strive to offer the best.”

The President commended Alhaji Hudu Yahaya for the great maturity he displayed in standing down from the Chairmanship contest in the larger interest of the party.

President Mahama also extended his congratulations to all members of the National Democratic Congress – at home and abroad - on the successful delegates' conference that has concluded peacefully, smoothly and successfully in the Ashanti Regional capital.  He urged all members of the party to rally together quickly behind the new executives, in a renewed spirit of unity, dedication and commitment, so that the party can become stronger, better, and more effective in delivering excellent governance and prosperity to the people of Ghana, based on integrity, vision and patriotism.

Ben Dotsei Malor
Head of Communications and Presidential Spokesperson

Office of the President,
Accra.