Presidential aspirants of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Dr. Kwabena Duffour withdraws from the NDC’s Presidential race slated for Saturday, 13th May, 2023.
Dr. Kwabena Duffour disclosed this at a press conference held this evening prior to the elections tomorrow.
He noted that, earlier this morning, he instructed his lawyers to discontinue the legal action he caused to be commenced following advise from his campaign team bothering on discrepancies in the photo album furnished them by the leadership of the NDC overseeing the Presidential Primaries.
Subsequent to that, he has engaged with the team working for his bid in the elections, and has communicated his decision to withdraw from the contest to lead the NDC in the 2024 presidential election.
As a result, “I want to take this opportunity to inform the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and my supporters of my decision to withdraw from the contest.”
“I want to thank the teeming supporters who believe in my message and stood behind me. I want to assure them that my decision is for the good of the party, and to assure them of my unflinching support for the victory of the NDC in the 2024 elections.”
“I wish the party well, and I wish all parliamentary aspirants the very best in tomorrow’s elections.” He said.
Earlier today, Dr. Kwabena Duffour has withdrawn a Court case against NDC Primaries.
On Tuesday, 9th May, 2023, Dr. Kwabena Duffour has filed an interlocutory injunction against the party’s Presidential and Parliamentary slated for Saturday, 13th May, 2023 across the country.
Dr. Kwabena Duffour sought from the court to restrain the party from holding the primary elections pending the production of a complete and accurate photo album register and delivery of same to him and other Presidential aspirants of the National Democratic Congress at least five weeks ahead of the election.
SOURCE: Coverghana.com.gh