Suspended National Chairman of the NPP, Paul Awemtami Afoko has revealed that he will be retiring from active politics by 2021. He said in five years he would scale down his involvement in politics.Â
“Five years from now, I see myself as having decided that it is time to take a break, a permanent break but not dying (out of politics). Taking a break from almost all activities because my children are of age and I just hope and pray they will follow in my steps so that it can reduce my burden.â€
Mr. Paul Afoko who celebrated his 62nd birthday early this week told, Ultimate FM that the permanent break will offer him the opportunity to relish his retirement and offer good counsel to the younger generation. According to Mr. Afoko, the duty now lies on his children to take up the challenge and excel even more at politics.
He also called on Ghanaians to eschew violence ahead of the December 7 polls to protect the democratic credentials of the country.
“I want Ghanaians to be at peace with them and keep on trusting the Lord. If we are united, together we should be able to move the frontiers of the nation forward, we have one country and we should all be happy working for this dear nation, even if you are not working for money, we should work to make sure that our children and children’s children will have a better future,†he advised.