—Mahama declares intention to lead NDC in 2020
—He believes that the only way to defeat the NPP is to stay united
—He advised other candidates to stage a clean campaign devoid of attacks
Former President John Dramani Mahama has given a hint which put to rest the numerous speculations he may not lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in 2020.
The former President gave an indication that he will stage a comeback as he intends to contest for the flagbearer slot of the party when nominations are open.
He, however, advised his colleagues who intend to contest to go about their campaigns devoid of acts that may be unfriendly to the party’s cohesion.
He stated that it is with a united front the NDC can go into the 2020 polls stronger in order to defeat the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
“I have no problem with any of my colleagues who have expressed interest in leading this Great Party. Let us not attack anyone because whoever is elected to lead us to victory 2020 will need the support of each and everyone.
“Spio was my Boss and later became my minister, Joshua was my colleague in parliament and later became the Vice Chancellor of UPSA, Sylvester was the NHIS Boss and later a Presidential Staffer… Is not now that they want to contest that I will have a problem with them.Let us all work in UNITY for Victory 2020”, he said.
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The likes of immediate past Senior Policy Adviser and Head of Presidential Delivery Unit, Dr Valerie Sawyer; former MP for La Dadekotopon, Nii Amasah Namoale; former Chief Executives of NHIA, Sylvester Mensah; COCOBOD’s Dr Stephen Opuni; Eco Medical Village’s, Dzifa Aku Ativor; former KMA boss, Kojo Bonsu; 1st vice Chairman of NDC, Samuel Ofosu Ampofo; former Minister of Health, Alex Segbefia; MP for Klottey Korle; Dr Zanetor Rawlings; Anlo MP; Clement Kofi Humado and former vice President, Paa Kwesi Amissah Arthur have been also reported to be interested in the post.
