Former Member of Parliament and National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has resigned from his position to pursue a national executive role within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
In a statement announcing his resignation, Vanderpuye said the decision was motivated by his desire to continue serving the party and the country in a different capacity, while contributing to the strengthening of democratic institutions.
“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 follows comments he made in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News, where he indicated he was prepared to contest the National Chairmanship of the NDC should the current Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, decide not to seek re-election.
Vanderpuye expressed gratitude to President John Dramani Mahama for the opportunity to lead the DRIP initiative, describing his tenure as an honour and privilege. He noted that the programme had played a key role in improving local infrastructure and supporting development across communities nationwide.
“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.
Although stepping down from the role, he reaffirmed his commitment to the Mahama-led administration and the ideals of the NDC, stressing that his resignation does not amount to a withdrawal from public service.
He also thanked stakeholders, staff and partners who contributed to the implementation of the DRIP programme, expressing confidence in its continued success.