Mr Ofosu-Ampofo who has previously served as national organiser, vice chairman and director of elections for the NDC beat four other contestants, Alhaji Huudu Yahaya, Dan Abodakpi, Betty Mould-Iddrisu and Danny Annang.

During the late President J.E.A. Mills' presidency, 2009 - 2012, Mr Ofosu-Ampofo first served as Eastern Regional Minister and later Minister of Local Government and Rural Development.

Popularly referred to as "Braa Sammy Photo", he supervised election 2016 for the NDC as its director of elections.

The contenders for the position of national chairman are: 

Samuel Ofosu-Ampofo - 3656

Dan Abodakpi - 2199

Alhaji Huudu Yahaya - 1827

Betty Mould Iddrisu - 363

Danny Annang - 307