NDC makes President Mahama leader of party

The National Executive Committee (NEC) of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has urged its members and the nation to remain calm and firm in this difficult time as the country mourns the demise of Professor John Evans Atta Mills, former President of the Republic of Ghana and its leader.

This was contained in an official statement issued and signed by Mr Johnson Asiedu Nketiah, General Secretary and copied to the Ghana News Agency on Wednesday in Accra.

“The NEC wishes to inform members that His Excellency, President John Dramani Mahama becomes the leader of the Party under Article 26:1 of the NDC Constitution which states that, the President of the Republic who is a member of the party is the leader when it is in government,” it added.

It, therefore, assured members that the party hierarchy was meeting in Accra to discuss plans and arrangements for the funeral of the late leader and President.

“Meanwhile, the NDC has opened a book of condolence at the Party national headquarters in Accra to the public to sign in memory of our great leader, President J.E.A. Mills,” it added.

Source: GNA