Disqualified NDC Youth Organiser aspirant accepts disqualification; vows to stay committed to party and youth agenda

An aspirant for the position of National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Steven Nhyira Odarteifio, has formally accepted the outcome of the party’s vetting process after he was not cleared to contest the position.

In a statement released after the conclusion of the vetting exercise, Odarteifio said he was “deeply disappointed” but had decided, following a period of deep introspection, to accept the decision “without protest or an appeal.”

“I am grateful to the Party for the platform to share my vision to the Youth Wing of our Party and the Youth of Ghana,” he wrote.

“I had hoped for a different outcome. I take the lessons of this experience humbly and seriously, and I remain committed to learning and working within the processes of our party.”

Odarteifio, who had campaigned on a platform of economic empowerment, job creation and agricultural transformation for young people, emphasised that youth development and empowerment remain his life’s work.

He said he would continue pushing for agricultural transformation and supporting the NDC to deliver on its promises to the youth.

He extended best wishes to the two remaining candidates still in the race for the National Youth Organiser position and declared that he would remain neutral in the contest, ready to support whoever emerges victorious.

“My hope is that after the elections, we will sit at the same table and work together to build a strong, vibrant and energetic youth front for our dear party,” the statement read. He also wished every aspirant in the upcoming elections success.

Odarteifio thanked his sponsors, endorsers, seconders, prayer captains, volunteers, well-wishers and all who contributed time, resources and encouragement to his campaign effort.

Quoting Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, he said: “We face neither east nor west, we face forward.”

He expressed gratitude for the support he received and prayed for the continued greatness and strength of the nation.

“Yours in solidarity,” the statement ended.

Odarteifio had filed his nomination earlier in November, presenting a vision centred on repositioning the NDC Youth Wing beyond traditional political mobilisation to focus on creating economic opportunities, skills development and agricultural advancement for young Ghanaians.

The party’s national delegates congress is scheduled for December.