National Coordinator of the District Road Improvement Programme (DRIP), Nii Lante Vanderpuye, has officially resigned from his position to pursue a national executive role within the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC).
The resignation was announced in a signed statement, in which Vanderpuye said his decision was motivated by a desire to continue serving the party and the country in a different capacity.
“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 comes just days after he disclosed in an interview on Citi Eyewitness News that he was prepared to contest for the NDC National Chairmanship should the party’s current National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, decide not to seek re-election.
Vanderpuye expressed appreciation to President John Dramani Mahama for the opportunity to lead the DRIP initiative, describing his tenure as both an honour and a privilege.
According to the statement, he reflected on the programme’s 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 noted.
Despite stepping down from the role, Vanderpuye reaffirmed his commitment to the Mahama administration and the ideals of the NDC, stressing that his departure from DRIP does not signal a withdrawal from public service.
He also expressed gratitude to stakeholders, staff and partners who contributed to the implementation of the programme, while voicing confidence in its future.
“I remain fully committed to the vision of President Mahama’s administration and the core values of the National Democratic Congress,” he stated.
The resignation marks a significant political move by the former Odododiodio MP as the NDC begins preparations for future internal elections and organisational restructuring.
