Former Member of Parliament for Odododiodio and National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has officially resigned from his position to pursue a national executive role within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Mr. Vanderpuye announced his decision in a statement, explaining that the move followed careful consideration and was intended to allow him to take on greater responsibilities within the party ahead of its internal leadership processes.
According to him, serving as the National Coordinator of DRIP has been both an honour and a privilege, providing an opportunity to contribute to the government’s efforts to improve local infrastructure and enhance the living conditions of communities across the country.
“It has been a great honour and privilege to serve His Excellency President John Dramani Mahama and the people of Ghana in this role,” he stated.
The former Sports Minister expressed gratitude to President Mahama, government officials, and stakeholders who supported the implementation of the DRIP initiative, which was established to improve road infrastructure in districts nationwide through the provision of road maintenance equipment and support services.
Mr. Vanderpuye noted that his resignation would enable him to fully focus on his ambition of securing a National Executive position within the NDC. He emphasized that the decision was motivated by his desire to continue serving both the party and the nation in a different capacity.
Political observers view the move as a significant development within the NDC, particularly as the party prepares for internal elections and organizational restructuring aimed at strengthening its leadership ahead of future political engagements.
Throughout his political career, Vanderpuye has remained an influential figure within the NDC, serving in various leadership positions and playing active roles in both government and party affairs.
While stepping away from the DRIP programme, he expressed confidence in the future of the initiative and reaffirmed his support for President Mahama’s development agenda. He also urged all stakeholders involved in the programme to continue working towards improving road infrastructure and connectivity across the country.
His resignation creates a vacancy at the helm of the District Road Improvement Programme, with expectations that government will soon announce a replacement to ensure the continuity of ongoing projects nationwide.
The development marks a new chapter in Vanderpuye’s political journey as he seeks to expand his role within the NDC’s national leadership structure.
