Dr. Kwabena Duffuor Finally Breaks Silence After Withdrawing Election Petition From Court

Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has dropped his lawsuit against the NDC.
Dr. Kwabena Duffuor has explained why his legal team withdrew a case against the National Democratic Congress, former President John Dramani Mahama, and others from court.

In his first statement since the case was withdrawn at a court session in Accra on Friday, May 12, 2023, the former minister of finance stated that the decision was made following a meeting of assurance with the NDC's Council of Elders.

According to a statement issued by Dr. Kwabena Duffuor's spokesperson, Antonio Edem Asinyo, he added that the Council had assured him that other mechanisms would be used to resolve the concerns he raised.

"Dr. Kwabena Duffuor, a candidate for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential nomination, has instructed his attorneys to withdraw the legal action.

"This is due to assurances given by various interested parties, including the Chairman and Members of the Council of Elders, to use other mechanisms to address the legitimate grievances raised by Dr. Duffuor and the other candidate," the statement explained.

Dr. Kwabena Duffuor further indicated that he and his team would continue to pursue all appropriate channels in order to get things done appropriately within the NDC.

The statement concluded, "The former governor of the Central Bank and former finance minister assures the rank and file of the party that he will continue to ensure that the proper steps are taken to enable the NDC to hold credible elections for the party's register and flagbearer."