Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo, the national chairman of the leading opposition party, National Democratic Congress (NDC) has suspended campaign for his re-election following the death of his mother.[ads2]
In a statement addressed to members of the party, Ofosu-Ampofo indicated that he has taken the decision to be with his family as they mourn the demise of mother Mary Gyawubea Badu.
“Dear Comrades, it is with a heavy heart that I write to announce the passing of the matriarch and rock of my family, my dear mother, Madam Mary Gyawubea Badu.[ads3]
“In one of the darkest moments in my life and that of my family, I am not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our hearts. In view of this, I am temporarily suspending all campaign activities as together with the rest of the family, we reflect and mourn the passing of the woman who shaped our very beings.
“On behalf of my family and I, I thank all those who have reached out to us with encouragement and those who have spared thoughts and prayers in these very difficult times.
Let’s keep hope alive.”
Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo will compete with the General Secretary of the party, Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah for the position as the national chairman in the NDC national elections.[ads4]
