Steve Ntim: The irresistible choice (Final Part)

In the previous piece presented in this column, the columnist extolled the virtues of Mr. Steve Ntim as a worthy candidate for the National Chairman position of the New Patriotic Party(NPP) since he is the irresistible and obvious choice for that noble position.

Indeed, anyone coming in as National Chairman should stand for the principles that characterises a great party such as the NPP. The NPP is a centre-right and liberal political party that seeks to promote freedom among the people of Ghana. Its theme is: “Development in Freedom.”

Any person or candidate who, therefore, seeks to occupy the chairmanship position at the national level must be a person who is qualified by all standards. In the case of Chairman Stephen Ntim, he qualifies for the position because his traits as a heavyweight champion truly reflect the ideals of the NPP.

ROLE AS PRESIDING MEMBER

As National Chairman, he will be expected to act as a presiding member over the affairs of the party. In this capacity, he will be expected to preside over every member and bring them together for the common good of the party. There is no doubt that he will be able to play this role effectively.

Again, as National Chairman, he will act as a coordinator of all events within and outside the party. He has made it clear to some of the people who know him very well that, all issues affecting the party ought to be well coordinated in collaboration with other national executives within the party as well as all others operating from the regions.

SYMPATHY FOR HARDWORKING MEMBERS

One good thing about this incoming Chairman is that he is very sympathetic to the plight of every Ghanaian. His exceptional sympathy will no doubt influence and encourage him to show appreciation to all hardworking members within the party. He believes in ensuring the establishment of a scheme which will be used to attract and support the grassroot members of the party whether within the rural or urban areas.

This shows that he is the type of person who will provide positive direction to the party. His leadership qualities are unparalleled but without giving him the chance to become National Chairman, all these good things cannot be displayed extensively in an effective manner. He continues to support the party in various ways but he can perform better, if we give him the opportunity to lead the party in the position of Chairmanship.

Mr. Ntim is very humble by all standards. He is not the proud type who will trample upon the respect that must be accorded to other members of the party.

MAXIMUM MUTUAL RESPECT

There is no doubt that his role as National Chairman will generate, to the maximum mutual respect, for every person within the party. In line with his vision of breaking the eight, he is very purposeful in what he does and when voted into the position he is seeking, he will help to bring everybody together and give hope to all followers of the party. It is this hope that will encourage every person to work hard for victory in 2024. He is not the boastful type but very humble, acknowledging the unique importance of every person he comes in contact with.

There is no doubt that Mr. Steve Ayesu Ntim is the figure that must be encouraged to seek the position he is seeking, so that the NPP can be rekindled and strengthened further to achieve the ultimate, that is, to win the 2024 elections, difficult as it is, in grand style.

One admirable thing about this man is his readiness to accept every person who comes his way. In the course of the internal elections which began from the lowest level, he extended congratulatory messages to all the candidates who were vying for various positions at various levels. This is marvellous of him and goes to portray him as the all-embracing type of person who is not selfish by nature but very open and friendly to all contestants within the political family.

TRUE DEMOCRAT

He is a true democrat who understands what internal elections is about and would, therefore, want to embrace every person in that political family. This is the kind of person we need to occupy the important seat of National Chairman in order to bring honour, respect, unique integrity and progress to the party.

Such a bundle of good characteristics should not be made to go to waste but accepted to drive the party to greater heights. All delegates should, therefore, vote for him so as to bring his dreams into reality.

To say the least, Mr. Steve Ayesu Ntim, if given the opportunity to serve the party, will seek to reignite it and thereby energise it to perform far better and win the expected votes, in collaboration with other executive members and supporters of the party, to bring in the needed victory, so let each and everyone vote for him to bring in the desired results for the country in line with national interest.

BY DR. KOFI AMPONSAH-BEDIAKO