The incumbent Western North Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Benjamin Armah, has withdrawn from the race to seek re-election ahead of the party’s regional executive elections.
In a statement issued in Sefwi Wiawso, Mr Armah said his decision followed deep reflection and extensive consultations with his family, friends and other stakeholders.
He said the decision was also driven by his desire to serve the broader interests of the NPP in the Western North Region.
According to him, the decision was not taken lightly but was informed by the need to place unity, stability and the strategic strength of the party above personal ambition at a critical stage.
“This is a moment for unity, not division; consolidation, not fragmentation; and collective purpose, not personal ambition,” he stated.
Mr Armah expressed appreciation to party members across the region, particularly Constituency Executives, Electoral Area Coordinators, Polling Station Executives, delegates, grassroots activists, elders and patrons who supported his candidature.
He said following consultations with key stakeholders, he would offer his full support to McDaniels Nyame, who is also seeking the regional chairmanship.
Mr Armah described Mr Nyame as a dedicated party member with proven loyalty to NPP traditions and values, as well as organisational competence and political maturity.
“Having had the opportunity to work closely with Mr McDaniels Nyame over the years, I have witnessed first-hand his dedication to the NPP.
“I am persuaded that he possesses the temperament, experience, organisational capacity, and leadership qualities required to consolidate our gains, heal divisions where they exist, energise our grassroots, and provide the strategic direction necessary to reposition the Western North Region for the political tasks ahead,” he said.
He therefore called on his supporters, delegates and party executives who stood with him to transfer their confidence, energy and support to Mr Nyame.
Mr Armah stressed that his withdrawal from the contest did not mean he was stepping away from party activities.
“My withdrawal from this contest does not represent a withdrawal from service to our Party. On the contrary, I remain fully committed to the New Patriotic Party and shall continue to serve, in whatever capacity necessary, with dedication, humility, loyalty, and integrity,” he said.
He also called for unity within the region to strengthen the party’s chances of winning the 2028 general election.
The Western North NPP is expected to hold its regional executive elections in the coming weeks as the party begins its reorganisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
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