Chris Ankou: Government Appointee Resigns to Contest NDC Internal Elections

• Christopher Ankou has resigned from his role in John Mahama’s administration at LaNMMA to contest the NDC Madina secretary position
• He said his decision is driven by a desire to serve the people and strengthen the party's structures ahead of the 2028 general elections
• This latest endeavour marks Ankou's third attempt at the constituency secretary role after previous unsuccessful bids in 2018 and 2022

Christopher Ankou, a promising young politician, has resigned from his role in President John Mahama's administration to pursue other interests in his budding political career.

In a Facebook post on Monday, April 13, 2026, Ankou announced that he had left his role as a government appointee at the La Nkwantanang Madina Municipal Assembly (LaNMMA) to contest the Madina secretary position of the ruling National Democratic Congress.

He further indicated that his decision to enter the NDC's Madina secretary race was borne out of a genuine desire to serve his people and was not driven by any selfish interest.

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"When your service is about the people and not self, some decisions come to you naturally. Thank you all for the support and well wishes," he wrote.

In another Facebook post, Ankou committed to serving the party with transparency and humility, working hard to ensure the continued success of the NDC in the constituency.

"Comrades, I want you to know this: your hopes matter, your voices matter, and your future and the future of our party matter. I am committed to leading with transparency, listening with humility, and working tirelessly with you to earn and keep your trust.

"I acknowledge there will be challenges ahead, but together, we will overcome them. Not because the road is easy, but because our purpose is strong and our unity is stronger. Let us move forward with hope in our hearts and trust in shared leadership and commitment to truth, responsibility, and progress.

"As we end the membership registration today, let us also take stock of the many challenges that came with the exercise and resolve to do better in the future for the benefit of our party and the future we aspire to," he added.

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Read the Facebook post below:

Chris Ankou grateful for role at LaNMMA

He described his time at LaNMMA as an honour, noting that he worked closely with assembly members, traditional authorities, and other stakeholders to promote development in the municipality.

The young politician expressed gratitude to President Mahama, the Greater Accra Regional Minister, the Municipal Chief Executive, and other officials for their support during his tenure.

He explained that his resignation is to allow him to focus fully on his political ambitions, stressing the importance of the constituency secretary role in party organisation.

Ankou further assured that he remains committed to the development of the municipality and will continue to contribute in other capacities.

This will be his third attempt at the NDC Madina Constituency Secretary position after his unsuccessful bids for the role in 2018 and 2022.

Guidelines for NDC internal elections

The NDC recently released a comprehensive roadmap and set of guidelines aimed at reorganising its structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.

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Per the guidelines, the internal reorganisation process began with membership registration, which will be followed by branch executive elections.

Constituency primaries will be held in April 2026, regional executive elections in May 2026, and national executive elections in June 2026.

The NDC will conclude its internal reorganisation drive with the selection of a new flagbearer to lead the party into the important 2028 election.

Woezor TV journalist joins NDC race

YEN.com.gh also reported that Karim Ewura Adams had declared his intention to contest the DNCO position of the ruling NDC.

Other aspirants, including Accra FM’s Nana Otu Darko and presidential staffer Dr Samuel Ayeh, had also announced their bids.

Amid the Woezor TV journalist's declaration, the NDC outlined a roadmap for its internal elections, beginning with registration.

Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh