Konadu Is Far Better…NDC Will Lose 2012 With Mills As Candidate – Kofi Adams

A leading activist of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and a National Executive Committee (NEC) member has dropped a bombshell that is sure to rattle the very foundation of the Mills’ camp as the ruling party prepares for its Congress in July.

Kofi Adams, Deputy General Secretary of the NDC has stated rather explicitly that the NDC will be cursing its stars should the party present President Mills as their candidate for the 2012 General Elections. He believes any such decision will spell doom for the NDC since Prof Mills will not be able to lead the NDC to victory.

Mr. Adams contends that former First Lady, Nana Konadu Agyeman Rawlings, is better place than Mills to retain power for the ruling party in 2012.

He was speaking in an interview with regular host of Peace FM’s flagship programme, “Kokrokoo”, Kwami Sefa Kayi (who just returned from an International Visitor Leadership Program -IVLP- in the USA).

He claims there is apathy and general feeling of discontent in the NDC, as such, presenting an incumbent to the polls in 2012, will be a bad decision.

“Depending on the circumstances, a new candidate can have an advantage over the incumbent. Apathy within a party is a key thing that bothers the incumbent. During the 2008 election, one of the key things raised by some members was apathy…apathy level is high in the party, it can affect the incumbent …I know for sure that Nana Konadu’s chances are bright and her popularly is also spreading everywhere,” he added.

Mr. Kofi Adams, who also doubles as spokesperson for ex-Prez Rawlings, reiterated that the former First Lady is not in the NDC flagbearership race for personal gains.

The New Crusading Guide newspaper, in its Monday publication asked if it is true that some NDC NEC members are scheming to persuade Mrs. Rawlings to throw in the towel.