The twice- defeated NPP presidential candidate, Nana Akufo Addo, mounted vigorous campaign in the 1998, 2007 and 2010 NPP presidential primaries which saw him in all the constituencies in the country addressing delegates.

However, the situation seems to be different now. As the saying goes, "you cannot cheat nature".

Nana Akufo Addo has virtually abandoned his campaign in the hands of his former running-mate, Dr. Mahamadu Bawumia who is currently touring some parts of the country on his behalf, a situation which is very unusual.

Nana Akufo Addo is struggling with his old age and deteriorating health conditions and cannot engage in any active campaign whether now or in 2016.

This situation obviously will badly affect the chances of the NPP in 2016 if he is maintained.

If one observes Nana Akufo Addo carefully, all the signs of bad health are visible on him. His voice has changed and he cannot sit for long without sleeping.

According to sources close to Nana Akufo Addo, he is scheduled for surgery this November and he is expected back in the country in January next year.

The former NPP flagbearer is bent on leading the NPP again despite advises from his doctors and some close friends because he claims he is destined to be president.