Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, the General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has said that he will not run for reelection when the party convenes congress on December 17.
The seasoned politician declared that it was time for him to step aside and allow others to take over the party’s leadership.
He claims that the job is very demanding.
“Age plays a major role in everything. This job of a General Secretary involves a lot; your time, energy, among others.”
“I have considered all these, and I am of the firm view that I won’t contest again. What I am saying is that I won’t seek re-election as General Secretary,” Mr Nketiah said in an interview with Accra-based Radio Gold on Wednesday, September 21.
When asked about his future step, he declined to respond, stating that he would make the announcement later.
However, according to political pundits, he will run for the party’s National Chairmanship position.
In 2005, Mr. Nketiah was appointed NDC general secretary and he has led till now.
On December 17, the party is anticipated to attend Congress to choose new national officers.
Many candidates, including Peter Boamah Otokunor and Elvis Afriyie Ankrah, have announced that they will run for the seat.