Charles Bissue, one of the aspirants for the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) general secretary position has pulled out of the contest with few day to the national annual delegates conference.
The ace politician has withdrawn from the contest in a letter to the national election committee on Wednesday, July 13, 2022.
In the letter, Charles Bissue said, “I tender herein, my withdrawal from the General Secretary contest of the New Patriotic Party. My decision is sequel to broad consultations with family, promoters and supporters, delegates and well-wishers of my campaign.
“I am convinced, and reiterate that the various contenders for the position are equally deserving of the position of a General Secretary. It is my prayer that delegates of this great Party make the right choice in electing amongst the remaining candidates, the best to lead the NPP into another political cycle; and that of course, is to break the 8-year jinx.
“I assure the Party of my support to whoever gets elected as the General Secretary, and to be of service to the Party, when called upon. [Reference section “My Agenda 4 Change” for a read on some of the various policies, strategies etc. I intended to deploy when elected as General Secretary],” the letter stated.
His withdrawal means John Boadu, Justin Kodua Frimpong, Iddrisu Musah, Frederick Opare-Ansah and Ramseyer Ahmed Agyeman-Prempeh will contest for the NPP general secretary position on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
