Economic expert and Pentecost University lecturer, Dr Alexander Amo Baffour, has officially launched his campaign for the position of National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with a message centred on grassroots empowerment, party unity and organisational development.
The campaign launch, held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at Asawase Market, Haske Height, in the Ashanti Region, attracted thousands of NDC supporters from across the country. The event followed his successful filing to contest the position in the party’s upcoming national executive elections scheduled for December 19, 2026.
Addressing supporters, Dr Amo Baffour expressed appreciation to his campaign team, the youth and grassroots members of the party for their support and commitment to his vision. He emphasised the need to prioritise the welfare and economic empowerment of ordinary party members, particularly those at the grassroots.
His campaign is anchored on four key priorities: stronger grassroots participation, organisational development, inclusive leadership and unity, and knowledge-driven engagement.
Under his grassroots participation agenda, Dr Amo Baffour proposes strengthening the relationship between party leadership and members at the branch, constituency, regional and national levels to ensure that their concerns and contributions receive greater attention in party decision-making.
His vision also highlights accountability, effective party administration and inclusion as essential elements in improving internal coordination and building stronger, smarter and more functional party structures.
Another key component of his campaign is knowledge-driven engagement, which seeks to bring economic insight, research and productivity-oriented thinking into discussions on the party’s organisational development and national policy direction.
As part of his engagement with the party following the regional executive elections, Dr Amo Baffour has also congratulated newly elected NDC regional executives across the country, urging them to work together to strengthen the party and promote internal unity.
He acknowledged the confidence reposed in the newly elected executives by delegates and encouraged them to prioritise the welfare of party members, deepen grassroots participation and strengthen coordination between the national, regional, constituency and branch structures.
He stressed the importance of moving beyond internal electoral competition to focus on reconciliation, collective responsibility and building a united party capable of achieving its future electoral objectives.
Dr Alexander Amo Baffour is an economist, researcher and academic whose professional and research interests span economic development, international business, foreign direct investment and productivity.
He holds a PhD in Management Science and Engineering from Hohai University in China, an MBA in Finance and Investment Management from the London School of Business and Finance, and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Ghana.
His professional engagement also covers public policy, governance, grassroots mobilisation and labour productivity advocacy.
With the December 19 national executive elections approaching, Dr Amo Baffour’s candidacy adds to the contest for the NDC’s national leadership, with his campaign emphasising grassroots empowerment, inclusive leadership, party unity and stronger organisational structures.
His campaign message is anchored on the vision: “A Stronger Grassroots. A Smarter Party. A United NDC. A Greater Victory.”
Story by Nana Dogbe