Steven Nhyira Odarteifio has accepted his disqualification from the race for National Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), saying he will not protest or appeal the decision of the Vetting Committee.
In a statement issued after the vetting process concluded, Odarteifio said he was deeply disappointed by the outcome but had decided, after deep introspection, to accept it in good faith.
“While deeply disappointed and after a period of deep introspection, I have decided to accept the outcome 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 said.
“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,” he added.
Odarteifio said youth development and empowerment remain his life’s work, adding that he will keep pushing to advance agricultural transformation causes and support the party to deliver its promises to the youth of Ghana.
“Wherever my talents and experience may be of service to the party, I will always be available to contribute,” he said.
He wished his two brothers who remain in the race for National Youth Organizer the very best and announced that he will remain neutral in the contest.
“I have decided to remain neutral in this contest, and I stand ready to support whoever wins. 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. I also wish every aspirant in the upcoming elections the very best,” he said.
He thanked his sponsors, endorsers, seconders, prayer captains, volunteers, well-wishers and everyone who gave their time, resources and encouragement to his campaign.
“I will always be grateful for the way you showed up for me. In the words of Dr Kwame Nkrumah, ‘we face neither east nor west, we face forward’,” he said. “Thank you, and God continue to make our nation great and strong,” he added.
