National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ayesu Ntim, has taken a break from his position due to ill health.
His sister and Member of Parliament for Nsuta-Kwaman-Beposo, Adelaide Ntim, confirmed the development in an interview on Asempa FM’s Ekosii Sen, stating that the decision followed a recent family meeting.
Madam Ntim explained that her brother is unwell and needs time away from active professional duties to seek medical attention.
Although she did not disclose the specific condition, she indicated that the family wants to protect him from any undue pressure, hence the decision to step back from politics.
In a separate letter, the family has formally requested that Mr. Ntim be excused from all active politics and internal party activities with immediate effect.
On June 10, 2025, the family raised concerns over attempts by some individuals within the NPP to politicise Mr. Ntim’s health, urging them to desist.
They also expressed reservations about a planned National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting that Mr. Ntim was expected to chair, warning that they would resist any attempt to compel him to attend, especially in light of his condition.
