An aspiring National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr. Alexander Amo Baffour, has emphasised the need for sustained grassroots engagement within the party. He believes that maintaining relationships with members should not end when the party wins political power. According to Dr. Amo Baffour, the party must strengthen its internal communication systems to keep grassroots members actively connected to the national leadership.
Dr. Amo Baffour made these comments at the NDC headquarters, Rawlings House, in Adabraka, after filing his nomination forms. He stressed that the next National Vice Chairman must support the National Chairman in strengthening the party's organisational structures and improving engagement with members nationwide. This, he believes, will ensure that the party maintains a strong relationship with its members at the constituency and local levels.
Dr. Amo Baffour noted that grassroots mobilisation and engagement should not be the sole responsibility of the National Organiser. Instead, other national executives also have important roles to play in ensuring that the party remains connected to its members. He explained that the National Vice Chairman must work closely with the National Chairman to facilitate effective communication between the national leadership and the grassroots.
The aspiring National Vice Chairman further stressed that the party must move beyond relying on grassroots members mainly during election campaigns. He believes that the party should recognise their contributions through consistent engagement and inclusion in party activities. This, he noted, will help sustain the relationship between party leadership and grassroots supporters, regardless of whether the NDC is in opposition or government.
Dr. Amo Baffour maintained that the National Chairman and Vice Chairman have a shared responsibility to provide leadership, strengthen internal structures, and address the concerns and contributions of grassroots members. He believes that members should continue to feel connected to the party after elections. This, he noted, is crucial for the party's growth and success.
Dr. Amo Baffour's call for sustained grassroots engagement comes at a time when the NDC is seeking to strengthen its organisational structures. The party has been working to improve its internal communication systems and engage with members across the country. Dr. Amo Baffour's nomination as National Vice Chairman is seen as a move to boost the party's grassroots mobilisation efforts.
The NDC's ability to sustain grassroots engagement will be crucial in its future electoral successes. The party's leadership will need to work closely with its members to address their concerns and ensure that they feel connected to the party. Dr. Amo Baffour's call for sustained grassroots engagement is a step in the right direction, and it will be interesting to see how the party responds to this challenge.
Key points
- Dr. Alexander Amo Baffour calls for sustained grassroots engagement within the NDC.
- The party must strengthen its internal communication systems to keep grassroots members connected.
- The National Vice Chairman must work closely with the National Chairman to facilitate effective communication between the national leadership and the grassroots.
