The family of the National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Stephen Ayensu Ntim, has requested a temporary withdrawal from all party duties.
The family, in a letter addressed to the chairman of the National Council of Elders, cited deteriorating health and the need for urgent medical attention and rest.
“Ntim is not well at the moment and his condition requires time off from active professional activities in the interest of medical attention and monitoring for the time being,” it said, indicating that the decision was taken at a recent extended meeting.
The letter was jointly signed by the family head, Kingsley Oteng; his brothers, Roland Ntim; his sisters, Adelaide Ntim and Lydia Ntim, as well as his son, Kenneth Ntim.
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It noted that common sense dictates that “Steve, as a matter of urgency, be temporarily excused not only from the rigours of active politics, but from intra-party activities to make way for needed peace and solace and concentration on the ongoing required medical treatment process.
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.
