The family of Stephen Ayensu Ntim, the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has requested a temporary withdrawal from all party duties. They addressed a letter to the chairman of the National Council of Elders, highlighting Ntim’s deteriorating health and the urgent need for medical attention and rest.
The letter states, “Ntim is not well at the moment, and his condition requires time off from active professional activities for medical attention and monitoring.” This decision was made during a recent extended family meeting.
The letter was signed by family head Kingsley Oteng, along with his brothers Roland Ntim, his sisters Adelaide Ntim and Lydia Ntim, and his son Kenneth Ntim. They emphasised that it is sensible for “Steve to be temporarily excused not only from the rigours of active politics but also from intra-party activities. This will allow him the peace and focus needed during his ongoing medical treatment.”
The Ntim family emphasised the leader’s long-standing dedication to the party, tracing his contributions from his early days as the first national deputy chairman to his current leadership role. However, they expressed grave concern over his recent health complications, describing him as “not well at the moment” and currently experiencing “cognitive dissonance and mental incapacitation”.
The letter opposed his participation in any party engagements, as attending or chairing such a high-profile event in his current state would not only be medically unsafe but could also infringe on his rights. The family called on the NPP leadership to acknowledge the gravity of the situation and act in Mr Ntim’s best interest by allowing him time to recover while his future with the party remains under consideration.
Source: Daily Graphic
