Former Chief of Staff under the erstwhile Mahama administration Julius Debrah has debunked claims that he has endorsed Alban Bagbin to lead the National Democratic Congress (NDC) rather than his former boss John Mahama.

Some news portals had reported that, Mr Debrah had on Monday July 30 indicated that he is in support of the second deputy Speaker of Parliament to lead the party to victory in 2020 general elections.

In a press statement, he stated, "My attention has been drawn to news reports of my supposed endorsement of Mr. Alban Bagbin to lead our great party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Let me state emphatically that, I, Julius Debrah, have at no time, either privately or publicly made any statements to suggest my support or endorsement of Mr. Bagbin".

Below is his full statement:

Re- Julius Debrah dumps Mahama for Bagbin

My attention has been drawn to news reports of my supposed endorsement of Mr. Alban Bagbin to lead our great party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC).

Let me state emphatically that, I, Julius Debrah, have at no time, either privately or publicly made any statements to suggest my support or endorsement of Mr. Bagbin.

It is unfortunate that a last-minute request by Mr. Bagbin after the one week commemoration of my late mother to visit will be deliberately twisted for seeming political gain. He was warmly received just like all other dignitaries who came to mourn with my family.

The news reports are false, and I wish to humbly urge all members and well-wishers of the NDC who have called expressing concern and surprise to kindly ignore the said reports.

Julius Debrah

Former Chief of Staff

Dome, Accra

Monday July 30, 2018.