The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has embarked on a nationwide post-election tour, spearheaded by Deputy General Secretary Mustapha Foyo Gbande and the National Organizer Joseph Yamin. This strategic initiative aims to engage party grassroots, foster unity, and provide updates on government Ultimately, by interacting with constituency executives and extending discussions to regional and ward levels, the NDC seeks to address concerns, provide guidance on government policies, and ensure effective cooperation between party appointees and executives.
According to Gbande, the tour’s initial phase focuses on constituency executives, with plans to expand to lower levels in the coming weeks.
He emphasized the importance of timing and strategic coordination in securing placements for party members, particularly since government boards are yet to be formed, affecting local-level appointments and contracts. The team has already completed engagements in the Upper East Region and is currently in the Upper West Region, with upcoming stops in Greater Accra and the Eastern Region.
Gbande assured members that the leadership is committed to fostering a workable scheme to maximize political advantages for the party. “We are determined to work closely with constituency executives to foster a workable scheme that will make the balance of issues work into our collective political advantage,” he stated.Factually, as the tour progresses, the NDC leadership aims to strengthen grassroots engagement and ensure a unified front for future party activities.
This proactive approach demonstrates the NDC’s commitment to learning from past experiences and harnessing the power of grassroots engagement. As aptly put, “It’s only a nitwit who does not learn from his or her mistakes.” Notably, by bringing governance machinery on board and incorporating innovative suggestions from the grassroots, the NDC is poised to embody the true spirit of democracy “governmentt for the people.”
BY Lawrence Odoom
