Samuel Addo Otoo, has officially filed his nomination to contest for the position of National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to strengthen grassroots structures, promote internal unity and equip constituencies to secure electoral victories.
Mr Otoo announced the filing of his nomination on Sunday, November 8, 2026, saying his ambition was driven by a commitment to building a party that recognises and rewards the sacrifices of its grassroots members.
He said the NDC needed leadership that was not only strategically positioned to win political power but also remained connected to the everyday challenges and aspirations of polling station executives, branch executives and constituency officers.
In a statement following the filing, the National Vice Chairman hopeful said the party’s electoral successes had always depended on the commitment of its grassroots members, whose contributions must be recognised and supported beyond election periods.
“My journey in this party has always been about service, sacrifice, and standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the grassroots who form the beating heart of our tradition,” he stated.
Mr Otoo said his vision was to build a resilient, well-resourced and united NDC by empowering grassroots members, improving the operational capacity of party structures and strengthening the party’s ability to consistently win elections.
He outlined a mission centred on grassroots-driven mobilisation, transparent leadership and equipping every constituency with the necessary tools, capacity and motivation to secure electoral victories at all levels.
The aspirant stressed that his campaign was not merely about occupying a national executive position but ensuring that grassroots members had a stronger voice in the party’s national leadership and that their sacrifices were not taken for granted.
He called on party members, delegates and grassroots supporters to support his bid, emphasising the need for unity and collective commitment towards the party’s future.
“Comrades, this campaign is not about a title; it is about a collective mission. It is about ensuring that your voice echoes loudly in the national leadership hall, that your sacrifices are never taken for granted, and that our party remains a formidable vehicle for progress,” he said.
Mr Otoo’s campaign is anchored on the slogan “Secure The Base; Sustain The Base”, which underscores his emphasis on strengthening the party’s grassroots foundation as a pathway to sustained electoral success.
His latest declaration follows an earlier articulation of a broader welfare and economic empowerment agenda for NDC members, which includes proposed insurance schemes for grassroots activists and executives, cooperative businesses in constituencies, micro-credit support and improved institutional structures.
He has argued that the party must move beyond mobilising members during election campaigns to creating sustainable welfare and economic opportunities that improve their livelihoods.
Mr Otoo, who describes himself as a lawyer, banker, economist, co-operator and businessman, is seeking to become part of the NDC’s national leadership with a focus on grassroots welfare, institutional development, financial sustainability and electoral mobilisation.
He ended his declaration with a call for unity and collective action, urging party members to work together towards strengthening the NDC and securing future electoral victories.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
