Mr. William Nyatepe Dzatabu has filed his nomination to contest for the position of Deputy Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Ketu South Constituency. He was accompanied by supporters who expressed confidence in his candidature and pledged their continued support throughout the electoral process. Dzatabu's decision to contest was driven by his desire to serve the party and contribute to strengthening its communication machinery.

Dzatabu has served as a Branch Communications Officer for three terms and currently holds the position of Aflao Wego Zonal Communications Officer. He is also an active member of the Ketu South Constituency Research and Communications Team and was part of the party's 2024 campaign team, where he contributed to research and communication activities. His experience at the branch, zonal and constituency levels has given him a good understanding of the communication needs of the party.

Dzatabu expressed confidence in successfully going through the vetting process and obtaining the mandate to serve the party in the position. He had earlier outlined plans to strengthen communication within the constituency through greater collaboration, capacity building and improved grassroots engagement. He intends to support regular training programmes for communicators, strengthen rural communication channels, and promote effective dissemination of party information across all levels.

Dzatabu also emphasised inclusivity, saying he would encourage the participation of women and young communicators while ensuring fair representation for all five zones within the constituency. He believes that effective communication remains important to party organisation and engagement and pledged to work with executives and stakeholders to strengthen communication structures in the constituency.

Dzatabu's decision to contest the position was welcomed by party members and supporters, who expressed confidence in his ability to effectively communicate the party's message and strengthen its communication machinery. He is expected to face competition from other aspirants who have also filed their nominations for the position.

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is one of the major political parties in Ghana, and the Ketu South Constituency is one of its key strongholds. The party is preparing for upcoming elections, and the Deputy Communications Officer position is seen as a crucial role in the party's communication strategy. Dzatabu's nomination is seen as a significant development in the party's preparations for the elections.

The Ghana News Agency (GNA) reported that Dzatabu filed his nomination on September 25, 2026, at the party's constituency office in Aflao. The party's officials confirmed that Dzatabu's nomination was received and that he would be vetted along with other aspirants for the position. The vetting process is expected to assess the suitability of each candidate for the position.

Key points

  • Dzatabu files nomination for Deputy Communications Officer position in Ketu South NDC.
  • He outlines plans to strengthen communication within the constituency.
  • Dzatabu emphasizes inclusivity and fair representation in the party's communication structures.

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