National Deputy Organizer aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Lydia Angel Nutekor, popularly known as “Dauble,” has called for greater female representation in the party’s national leadership as she seeks to challenge the longstanding male dominance in its organisational structure.
Ms. Nutekor, who has successfully filed her nomination and undergone vetting for the National Deputy Organizer position, says her candidacy presents an opportunity to demonstrate that women have the capacity and competence to occupy key organisational positions within the party.
Speaking to the media after her vetting, she argued that women possess the experience, leadership qualities and organisational skills required to serve as National Organizer and Deputy National Organizer.
She expressed concern about the limited number of women contesting for such positions, attributing the situation partly to a lack of confidence among female party members to step forward and compete with their male counterparts.
According to her, women have consistently demonstrated their commitment to the party, particularly during the 2024 general elections, where she said their contributions were significant in securing victory for the NDC.
Ms. Nutekor explained that her ambition goes beyond securing a national executive position, noting that she intends to serve as a strong link between women at the constituency level and the party’s national leadership to ensure their concerns and contributions receive adequate attention.
Expressing confidence in her chances, she highlighted her position on the ballot paper, number eight, which she noted was the same number occupied by President John Dramani Mahama during his election.
She appealed to delegates to support greater female representation in the party’s leadership by giving women the opportunity to contest and demonstrate their leadership abilities.
Ms. Nutekor also pledged to work closely with Joseph Yammin, who is going unopposed in the National Organizer race, to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, improve the party’s organisational structures and expand its support base ahead of the 2028 general elections.
She said her priority would be to build a strong and effective organisational system capable of mobilising party members and supporters across the country.
Her candidacy brings renewed attention to women’s representation in the NDC’s national leadership, particularly in organisational positions that have traditionally been dominated by men.
Story by Collins Owusu Debrah
