Veteran Journalist and Pollster, Ben Ephson has asserted that the decision by former KMA boss Kojo Bonsu to opt out of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer race is due to the massive endorsement given to Former President Mahama by party faithfuls.

The Managing Editor of the Daily Dispatch Newspaper indicated the few campaign tours Kojo Bonsu has embarked on might have informed him that the former president still has the grounds therefore standing against him will actually be a waste of time and resources.

Speaking on KasapaFM, the renowned pollster said: “In politics there are surprises but I'm sure when he went round he saw that John Mahama has the ground and will win so instead of him saying Mahama will win so I support Mahama he’s been smart by saying he will support anyone who emerges as winner”

Mr Kojo Bonsu pulled out from the National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearership race on Saturday December 8, 2018.

Mr. Bonsu who had up to close of today to pick nomination forms, becomes the second aspirant after legal practitioner Elikplim Lorlormavor Agbemava, to pull out of the NDC presidential primary scheduled to take place on January 26.

In a statement, Mr Bonsu said the decision to opt out of the race is as a result of “considerable deliberation and reflection.”

The statement further states “As a dedicated member of the NDC, I look forward to working with the Party and the elected Flagbearer to advance issues of importance to our beloved country. I will use this opportunity to wish all the aspirants the best of luck, and I urge them to unite after the election and work together with the eventual winner, because without unity we cannot defeat the NPP come 2020”.