Five constituency youth organisers of Ghana's National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Western Region have met with Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah. The youth organisers, representing Jomoro, Takoradi, Sekondi, Essikado-Ketan, and Ellembelle constituencies, were led by Ellembelle Constituency Youth Organiser, McDonald Kwofie. They reaffirmed their commitment to peace, unity, and strengthening the NDC's youth structures across the region.
The youth organisers appealed to Minister Armah-Kofi Buah to consider branch-level youth organisers in the recruitment of workers for cooperative mining operations. They also requested greater inclusion of young people in employment opportunities created under the government's mining reclamation programme. This, they believe, will create jobs and strengthen youth involvement in economic and community development.
The meeting focused on promoting unity and collaboration among the party's executives, elected representatives, youth organisers, and grassroots members. The youth organisers stressed the importance of peace and stability in the party's activities, citing its role in effective mobilisation and development. They expressed determination to build a vibrant youth wing capable of engaging young people and promoting the party's values.
Minister Armah-Kofi Buah welcomed the youth organisers and commended them for initiating the engagement. He emphasised the importance of continuous interaction between elected representatives and the party's youth structures. As the patron of the NDC youth wing in the Western Region, he encouraged the youth organisers to remain disciplined, committed, and united.
The Minister urged the youth organisers to prioritise the collective interests of the party and maintain peaceful and respectful political engagement. He stressed that sustained engagement among party members and leaders is crucial to strengthening the party's structures and support base across the region.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to intensify grassroots mobilisation, promote unity, and support initiatives aimed at strengthening the NDC's presence in the Western Region. The five youth organisers reaffirmed their readiness to work with party leaders and members across the region.
The youth organisers, who are Ernest Anaman (Jomoro), Afriyie-Tsibu Kwabena (Takoradi), Emmanuel Kweku Mensah (Sekondi), Alidu Adama (Essikado-Ketan), and McDonald Kwofie (Ellembelle), will continue to contribute to building a stronger youth movement while promoting peace and development in the region.
Key points
- The NDC youth organisers requested greater inclusion of young people in employment opportunities created under the government's mining reclamation programme.
- Minister Armah-Kofi Buah emphasised the importance of continuous interaction between elected representatives and the party's youth structures.
- The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to intensify grassroots mobilisation and promote unity among party members.
