Steven Nhyira Odarteifio has accepted his disqualification from the National Democratic Congress National Youth Organiser contest without protest or appeal, pledging to remain neutral and support whoever emerges victorious in the upcoming elections.
In a statement issued following the conclusion of the party's vetting process, Mr Odarteifio said that while he was deeply disappointed, he had decided after a period of deep introspection to accept the outcome gracefully.
"I am grateful to the Party for the platform to share my vision to the Youth Wing of our Party and the Youth of Ghana," he said. "I had hoped for a different outcome. I take the lessons of this experience humbly and seriously, and I remain committed to learning and working within the processes of our party."
The former aspirant emphasised that youth development and empowerment remain his life's work.
"I will keep pushing to advance agricultural transformation causes and support our beloved party to deliver its promises to the teeming youth of our land. Wherever my talents and experience may be of service to the party, I will always be available to contribute," he stated.
He extended his best wishes to the two remaining candidates in the race for National Youth Organiser, affirming his neutrality in the contest.
"I have decided to remain neutral in this contest, and I stand ready to support whoever wins. My hope is that after the elections, we will sit at the same table and work together to build a strong, vibrant and energetic youth front for our dear party," he added. He also wished every aspirant in the upcoming elections the very best.
Mr Odarteifio expressed his gratitude to his sponsors, endorsers, seconders, prayer captains, volunteers and well-wishers for their support throughout his campaign.
"I will always be grateful for the way you showed up for me," he said. Quoting Dr Kwame Nkrumah, he concluded: "We face neither east nor west, we face forward."
