The Deputy General Secretary of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, has stated that the party has significantly evolved and now operates on a more transparent and merit-based system than in the past.
According to him, the NDC of today has the institutional strength and internal democratic structures to make any qualified individual President or Member of Parliament, provided they subject themselves to the party’s established electoral processes and emerge victorious.
Mr. Gbande emphasized that personal connections, friendships, or political convenience are no longer the determining factors for success within the party. Instead, he said, an individual’s attitude, commitment, and loyalty to the party are what truly matter.
He stressed that appointees—whether ministers or holders of other public offices—who distance themselves from the party or turn their backs on it should not expect automatic support when they later seek elective positions.
“When the time comes to contest, your past conduct will speak for you,” he noted, adding that the party’s internal processes are designed to reward dedication and punish complacency or betrayal.
Mr. Gbande’s remarks reinforce the NDC’s claim of being a disciplined, democratic, and self-correcting political organization focused on accountability and fairness.
Story: Nyamebeye Kofi Ansah Sasraku