A Vice-Chairman aspirant of the governing National Democratic Congress (NDC), Seth Ofori-Ohene has said his experience and longstanding service to the party make him the right candidate to help strengthen its structures and drive its growth.
He said his key priorities, if elected, would be to expand the party's membership, address the concerns of grass-roots supporters and ensure its long-term sustainability.
Mr Ofori-Ohene made this known in an interview with the Daily Graphic after filing his nomination to contest the position.
He expressed confidence in his chances of winning, citing his years of experience and contribution to the party's electoral successes.
“I came aboard with that knowledge. I served the party from day one. I went through the ranks to become National Director of the NDC, and I have been part of various victories for the party,” he said.
He cited the party's electoral victories in 2008 and 2024 as some of the milestones during his political journey.
Grass-roots mobilisation
Mr Ofori-Ohene,a former Director of Communications of the NDC said strengthening the party's grass-roots base was central to his vision, stressing the need to listen to members and respond to their concerns.
He said he had already begun engaging delegates and various party structures as part of his campaign, adding that his connection with the grassroots remained one of his strengths.
According to him, the party needed deliberate efforts to attract more members and establish sustainable structures capable of supporting its political fortunes.
He also expressed concern about the need to engage younger members of the party and ensure their active participation in its activities.
Competition
On the level of competition, Mr Ofori-Ohene acknowledged that the race was keenly contested, with about 17 aspirants who had filed nominations for the position.
However, he remained confident that his experience and contribution to the party would give him an advantage.
He declined to mention the names of other contenders but acknowledged that some had also served the party for several years.
Next phase
The filing of nominations marks an important stage in the NDC's internal electoral process, with the next phase expected to involve the vetting of aspirants before the subsequent campaign activities and national delegates' election on December 19.
The contest will determine who occupies the vice-chairmanship position as the party prepares to consolidate its organisational structures and strengthen its grass-roots base.
