Kojo Danquah: Deputy CEO of Students Loan Trust Fund Resigns to Contest for NDC Executive Position
- Kojo Danquah resigned as Deputy CEO of the Students Loan Trust Fund to pursue a national role within the NDC
- Danquah's resignation followed the party directive for public office holders contesting internal roles to step down
- The ruling party is implementing a staggered resignation policy for aspirants at various levels of Ghana's public office
The Deputy CEO of the Students Loan Trust Fund, Kojo Danquah, has resigned to contest for the National Democratic Congress National Deputy Organiser position.
A regional executive of the ruling party confirmed this development to YEN.com.gh.
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Joy News first reported on June 4 that Danquah was stepping away from the government.
His resignation is in line with the party directive that members holding public office must resign if they intend to contest internal party positions.
The policy applies to ministers, CEOs, metropolitan, municipal and district chief executives, and other senior appointees seeking constituency, regional, or national roles.
The NDC said this decision followed extensive deliberations by the party’s National Executive Committee, which later agreed on a structured approach after reviewing initial proposals.
NDC resignation policy staggered for aspirants
The ruling party's Acting Director of Elections and Information Technology further explained that implementation would be staggered.
At the constituency level, aspirants were to have resigned by the end of April, regional aspirants by the end of May, and national-level aspirants by the end of June.
The Director General of the National Information Technology Agency (NITA), Dr Mark-Oliver Kevor, similarly resigned from his appointment to contest a position in the NDC.
NDC Acting Director of Elections and Information Technology, Mahdi Jibril, had already hinted that a major appointee had resigned from their position.
Who is Kojo Samuel Danquah?
The former Students Loan Trust Fund boss holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with Information Studies, equipping him with a strong foundation in governance, public administration, and policy analysis.
Amaning served as the Executive Director of the Forum for Development and Accountable Governance (FDAG), where he championed transparency, democratic accountability, and governance reforms.
He also held key positions as the Public Relations Manager for the Centre for Transport Security Dialogue and a Senior Research Fellow at the Strategic Energy Forum.
His expertise extends to the fields of political communication, stakeholder engagement, and institutional development.
With a background in financial literacy, economic empowerment, and human capital development, Amaning has undertaken specialised professional training in Banking Operations and Socio-economic Policy transitions. His leadership roles in governance-focused institutions and youth organisations, including NUGS and NASPA, highlight his commitment to national development and institutional accountability.
Eric Opoku to contest NDC flagbearer race
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Food and Agriculture Minister Eric Opoku had expressed his willingness to contest the NDC flagbearership race ahead of the 2028 general election.
He said his political journey is driven by a commitment to public service and a belief in solving national problems wherever he is assigned, thus leaving behind a positive legacy.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
