Five constituency youth organisers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Ghana's Western Region recently paid a courtesy call on Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, the Member of Parliament for Ellembelle and Minister for Lands and Natural Resources. The delegation, led by Ellembelle Constituency Youth Organiser MacDonald Kwofie, comprised representatives from Sekondi, Takoradi, Essikado-Ketan, Jomoro, and Ellembelle. During the meeting, they discussed youth participation, grassroots mobilisation, and the future of the party in the region.
The youth organisers appealed for greater inclusion of party youth in employment opportunities linked to the government's cooperative mining and land reclamation programmes. They urged the minister to consider branch youth organisers when opportunities become available under the government's planned cooperative mining initiatives. Additionally, they called for young people to be considered for employment opportunities expected to emerge from the government's land reclamation programme.
The organisers reaffirmed their commitment to peace, unity, and strengthening the NDC's youth structures in the Western Region. They stressed the importance of peace and stability within the party, saying a peaceful political environment was necessary for effective mobilisation and development. Furthermore, they called for stronger collaboration among party executives, elected representatives, youth organisers, and grassroots members.
According to the youth organisers, the strength of the NDC depends largely on its ability to unite members, build trust, and work towards common objectives. They noted that young people form a significant part of the party's support base and should therefore be given opportunities to contribute to its growth and community development. The organisers emphasised the need for continuous interaction between elected representatives and the party's youth structures.
Mr Armah-Kofi Buah welcomed the delegation and commended the organisers for initiating the engagement. He stressed the need for continuous interaction between elected representatives and the party's youth structures. As the patron of the NDC youth wing in the Western Region, he urged the youth organisers to remain disciplined, committed, and united while putting the collective interests of the party above individual differences.
The minister also emphasised the importance of peaceful and respectful political engagement, particularly at the grassroots level. The engagement ended with a commitment by the organisers to intensify grassroots mobilisation, promote unity, and support initiatives aimed at strengthening the NDC's presence in the Western Region. The meeting was a significant step towards fostering collaboration and understanding between the party's leadership and its youth structures.
The delegation comprised Ernest Anaman of Jomoro, Afriyie-Tsibu Kwabena of Takoradi, Emmanuel Kweku Mensah of Sekondi, Alidu Adama of Essikado-Ketan, and MacDonald Kwofie of Ellembelle. The courtesy call was a demonstration of the NDC's commitment to engaging its youth and promoting their participation in the party's activities and decision-making processes.
Key points
- The NDC youth organisers appealed for greater inclusion of party youth in employment opportunities linked to the government's cooperative mining and land reclamation programmes.
- The organisers reaffirmed their commitment to peace, unity, and strengthening the NDC's youth structures in the Western Region.
- The engagement ended with a commitment by the organisers to intensify grassroots mobilisation, promote unity, and support initiatives aimed at strengthening the NDC's presence in the Western Region.
