Former Ghanaian Minister Oppong-Fosu announces bid to lead NDC — MyJoyOnline
Former Ghanaian Minister of Local Government Akwasi Oppong-Fosu has announced his intention to run for the position of national chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). If elected, he plans to strengthen party structures, expand grassroots participation, promote internal unity and prepare the party for future challenges.
As MyJoyOnline reports, Oppong-Fosu outlined his programme in three points: “restore, renew and reset.” According to him, the NDC must move away from politics focused on individuals and personal arrangements and develop as an organization built on strong institutions.
The role of party branches
Under the “restore” plan, the politician promised to return the party to the principles of integrity, accountability and social justice. He stressed that these principles should guide the NDC’s internal organization, its leadership, recognition of merit and treatment of party members.
Oppong-Fosu described local branches as “the heart of the NDC” and said they should receive political education, information, organizational resources and tools to work throughout the entire political cycle, not only during elections. He also proposed strengthening ties between the national leadership, branches and constituencies so that their experience is taken into account in decision-making.
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Renewal and unity
The candidate for NDC national chairman said he intends to support investment in research, technology, communications and data work. He also advocated political education, mentoring, training and preparing young people and women for leadership roles.
According to Oppong-Fosu, recognition of NDC members’ work and access to opportunities should depend on their service to the party, competence and contribution, rather than personal ties to influential individuals. He also promised to encourage dialogue, consultations and consensus-building after internal party elections so that political competition does not turn into permanent factional confrontation.
The politician said he seeks to strengthen weak structures, restore disrupted communication, bring excluded members back into the party and improve the system of recognition and rewards. He linked these steps to preparing the NDC for the 2028 elections and subsequent political cycles.
