The National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Program (DRIP), Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has stated that he is prepared to contest for the National Chairmanship of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC) if the current chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, decides not to seek another term.
According to Mr. Vanderpuye, he would not contest against Mr. Asiedu Nketia because of the respect he has for him and their long-standing relationship. He described the NDC chairman as a senior figure he greatly admires.
He, however, said he would be ready to join the race if the position becomes vacant. The former youth and sports minister said his long service to the NDC makes him qualified for the role.
Mr. Vanderpuye explained that he has served the party in several capacities since its formation, including as a ward secretary, parliamentary aspirant, deputy minister, cabinet minister, and campaign official. He also recalled that he became a ward secretary when the NDC was established in 1992 while working at the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.
