Aspiring National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Alhaji Sologho, has appealed to party members and delegates to maintain peace, unity and mutual respect during the party’s constituency elections.
Speaking on Adekye Mu Nsem, the morning show programme on Ahotor 92.3 FM, hosted by Citizen Kofi Owusu, Sologho urged aspirants and their supporters to treat the internal elections as a family contest rather than a fight, stressing that all contestants remain members of the same political party.
He said winning an election should not be interpreted as proof of superiority over other contestants but as an opportunity to lead and serve the party.
“Two people can compete for one position, but both cannot win. This is not football where the game can end in a draw. One person will win, but that does not mean the winner is superior to the other. It means that the winner’s time has come to lead,” he said.
Sologho urged party members to support whoever emerges victorious, adding that elected executives must demonstrate competence and commitment to retain the confidence of the grassroots.
He emphasised that the strength of the NDC depends largely on effective constituency structures, explaining that while national executives formulate policies, grassroots structures play a critical role in implementation, mobilisation and strengthening the party’s support base.
Sologho highlights political experience
The aspiring national vice chairman cited his longstanding involvement in party politics as a key reason for seeking the position.
He said he began his political journey at the constituency level, serving as a constituency secretary and later as a chairman before contesting parliamentary elections.
According to Sologho, he contested parliamentary elections in 1993, 1996 and 2000 before winning a parliamentary seat in 2004. He served as a Member of Parliament from 2004 to 2016.
He also recounted his involvement in political activities during the PNDC era, including service within the CDR and PDC structures, describing his journey as one marked by perseverance, sacrifice and commitment.
Sologho disclosed that he continued working for the NDC after an unsuccessful attempt at the national vice-chairmanship position. He said he remained active in party affairs, appeared on radio programmes to defend the party and offered advice whenever the opportunity arose.
He further recalled touring all 268 constituencies during his previous campaign, saying some members who had not supported him at the time later encouraged him to contest again.
He explained that he had initially considered seeking the national chairmanship but accepted advice from party elders to pursue the vice-chairmanship, which he believes would allow him to support the national chairman with his experience and institutional knowledge.
Promises continued grassroots engagement
Sologho assured party members that his election to the national leadership would not distance him from the grassroots.
“I want to assure everyone that going to the top does not mean I will stop the work I do at the grassroots. I will continue to serve them,” he said.
He also wished contestants in the Madina Constituency well and urged delegates to conduct themselves peacefully before, during and after the elections.
Sologho attributed what he described as the NDC’s growing acceptance in parts of the Ashanti Region to the performance of President John Dramani Mahama’s administration and the party’s national leadership.
He said the party’s performance had strengthened the confidence of its members to engage voters and explain the NDC’s policies and programmes.
The aspiring national vice chairman appealed to delegates to consider his political experience, record of service and continued engagement with party members as they prepare to elect the party’s national executives.
Story by Stephen Kwaku Owusu Mintah