An aspiring National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), economist and lecturer at Pentecost University, Dr. Alexander Amo Baffour, has called for a stronger grassroots engagement strategy within the party, arguing that maintaining relationships with members should not end when the party wins political power.
He said the party must strengthen its internal communication systems and ensure that grassroots members remain actively connected to the national leadership, particularly after elections, when political parties are often accused of neglecting the people who worked to secure electoral victories.
Speaking to the press at the NDC headquarters, Rawlings House, in Adabraka, after filing his nomination forms, Dr. Amo Baffour said the next National Vice Chairman must take an active role in supporting the National Chairman to strengthen the party’s organisational structures and improve engagement with members across the country.
According to him, grassroots mobilisation and engagement should not be regarded as the sole responsibility of the National Organiser, as other national executives also have important roles to play in ensuring that the party maintains a strong relationship with its members at the constituency and local levels.
He explained that the National Vice Chairman must work closely with the National Chairman to ensure that communication flows effectively between the national leadership and the grassroots, while helping to keep party structures active and responsive to the concerns of members.
Dr. Amo Baffour further stressed that the party must move beyond relying on grassroots members mainly during election campaigns and recognise their contributions through consistent engagement and inclusion in party activities.
He noted that the relationship between party leadership and grassroots supporters must be sustained irrespective of whether the NDC is in opposition or government, adding that members should continue to feel connected to the party after elections.
He maintained that the National Chairman and Vice Chairman have a shared responsibility to provide leadership, strengthen internal structures and ensure that the concerns and contributions of grassroots members receive attention.
Story by Freedom Etsey Lavoe