I Will Wear My Own Shoes As General Secretary – Elvis Afriyie Ankrah

 Director of Elections of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Elvis Afriyie Ankrah says as General Secretary he will wear his own shoes and not attempt to be a carbon copy of outgoing General Secretary Johnson Asiedu Nketiah. Speaking with Ghnewsnow, Mr. Afriyie Ankrah who is vying for the General Secretary position in the upcoming internal General Elections acknowledged the sterling leadership Mr. Asiedu Nketiah has offered the party but stated that he will offer his own unique brand of leadership if voted into office as the next General Secretary of the party.

“After having served for 17 years as General Secretary of such a formidable party as NDC, I think that Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has made history, he has made his mark… his shoes are very big shoes to fill and therefore I’m going to wear my own shoes, I won’t attempt to wear his shoes, he told Kwesi E. Baako in an interview.

After having served for 17 years as General Secretary of such a formidable party as NDC, I think that Johnson Asiedu Nketiah has made history, he has made his mark… his shoes are very big shoes to fill and therefore I’m going to wear my own shoes, I won’t attempt to wear his shoes

“But I will learn lessons and draw from his experiences and also seek to improve upon the foundation that he and other predecessors have laid”, he added.

Mr. Afriyie Ankrah who is vying for the General Secretary position stated his claim to the position saying among the contestants for position, he is the only candidate who has run through the whole gamut of internal party operations. 

” I have acted as General Secretary for several occasions, so I know what it takes; I know the job” he said.

The intention to run for the coveted position was made following incumbent Johnson Asiedu Nketiah’s announcement that he will be vying for the position of National Chairman of the party.

Mr. Elvis Afriyie Ankrah is contesting the position with Deputy General Secretary, Peter Boamah Otokunor and Former MP for Ketu South and former Deputy Finance Minister, Fiifi Kwettey.

Mr. Afriyie Ankrah said he is miles ahead of his opponents in terms of experience and urged the delegates to vote for him, since doing so is the party’s best bet of securing victory in the 2024 General Elections. 

“We cannot afford to take chances in 2024”, To be able to deal with the NPP in 2024, you need courageous people, he said. 

We cannot afford to take chances in 2024, To be able to deal with the NPP in 2024, you need courageous people