Nii Lante Vanderpuye resigns as DRIP Coordinator to pursue NDC National Executive Position
The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has resigned from his position to pursue a national executive role within the governing National Democratic Congress.
In a statement announcing his resignation, Mr. Vanderpuye said the decision was inspired by his desire to continue serving both the party and the nation in a different capacity.
“This decision is driven by my desire to continue serving our party and country in a different capacity, while contributing to the strengthening of our democratic traditions and institutions,” he stated.
His resignation follows recent comments in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News, where he indicated his readiness to contest for the National Chairmanship of the NDC should the party's current National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, decide not to seek re-election.
Mr. Vanderpuye expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the opportunity to lead the DRIP initiative, describing his tenure as both an honour and a privilege.
“It has been a great honour and privilege to serve as National Coordinator of a programme dedicated to transforming local infrastructure and improving livelihoods across our communities,” he said.
He noted that the programme had played a significant role in improving local infrastructure and supporting development efforts in communities across the country.
Despite stepping down from the position, Mr. Vanderpuye reaffirmed his commitment to the Mahama administration and the ideals of the NDC, stressing that his resignation from DRIP does not mark the end of his public service.
“I remain fully committed to the vision of President Mahama's administration and the core values of the National Democratic Congress,” he stated.
He also thanked staff, stakeholders and development partners for their support during his tenure and expressed confidence in the continued success of the programme.
The resignation is expected to intensify political activity within the NDC as the party prepares for future internal elections and organisational restructuring, with Mr. Vanderpuye positioning himself for a potentially influential role in the party's national leadership.