Former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has officially resigned from his position as National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP) as he prepares to pursue a national executive role within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a signed statement announcing his resignation, Vanderpuye explained that the decision was driven by his desire to continue serving both the party and the country in a different capacity.
“This decision is driven by my desire to continue serving our party and country in a different capacity, while contributing to the strengthening of our democratic traditions and institutions,” he stated.
His resignation comes shortly after he revealed in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News that he is ready to contest for the NDC National Chairmanship if the party’s current National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, decides not to seek re-election.
Vanderpuye expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for entrusting him with the responsibility of leading the DRIP initiative. He described the opportunity as a great honour and reflected on the programme’s achievements in improving road infrastructure and supporting development in communities across the country.
“It has been a great honour and privilege to serve as National Coordinator of a programme dedicated to transforming local infrastructure and improving livelihoods across our communities,” he said.
Despite stepping down from the position, Vanderpuye emphasized that he remains committed to the vision of the Mahama administration and the ideals of the NDC. He noted that his resignation should not be interpreted as a departure from public service but rather a transition into another area of national and party leadership.
He also thanked staff, stakeholders and development partners who contributed to the implementation and success of the DRIP programme, expressing confidence that the initiative will continue to deliver benefits to communities across Ghana.
“I remain fully committed to the vision of President Mahama’s administration and the core values of the National Democratic Congress,” he added.
The move is expected to generate significant interest within the NDC as the party gradually begins preparations for future internal elections and organizational restructuring. Vanderpuye’s decision signals the start of what could become a highly competitive race for one of the party’s most influential positions.
