'I Want To Serve Ghana Again' - Dr. Kwabena Duffour On Presidential Ambition | Politics

The former minister of finance, Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, has formally declared his intention to contest within the presidential race of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) when the social gathering opens nominations.

“Today, I officially announce my intention to contest for the flagbearership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) anytime the party opens nominations,” the previous governor of the Bank of Ghana informed the media in Accra on Thursday (3 November 2022).

“I will offer myself once again to serve the land of my birth with humility and sacrifice when given the chance to do so,” he added.

“The non permanent shifts we've got grown used to on this nation should give approach to a everlasting change in angle and priorities. We should witness the daybreak of a brand new period, the place nation trumps particular person and progress trumps energy. An period for all, the period of 'The Ghanaian Dream'.

“Let us rescue our financial system to finish the hardship, ache, and struggling of our fellow residents. We are an ideal nation and we've got the capability to rebuild our financial system once more as we did throughout 2009 –2012.

“Let's all remember that even though 'Sika mpɛ dede nanso ɛkɔm frɛ dede. Yɛ ani abere, ɛkɔm de yɛn,'” he mentioned.

Will Mahama contest?

Former president John Mahama has mentioned he'll preserve his opponents guessing about his future political plans because the National Democratic Congress (NDC) goes to the polls subsequent yr to elect a presidential candidate.

Speaking to VOA (Voice of America) in Washington, DC on Wednesday (12 October 2022), Mahama mentioned he couldn't verify or deny whether or not he'll contest once more, having misplaced the final two elections to the current incumbent, Nana Akufo-Addo.

“I haven't,” Mahama mentioned in response to a query about whether or not he has determined to contest. “It's good to keep your opponents guessing.”

He added: “Even if I am not running, I am not going to say I am not running. A decision will be taken early next year – the first quarter when we'll hold our party's primary for the presidential candidacy. So, we'll see.”