Lawyer Samuel Addo Otoo, an aspiring National Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has launched an ambitious campaign to reposition the party as a stronger, better-resourced and more grassroots-driven political force ahead of the 2028 general election.
Lawyer Addo Otoo says his leadership vision will put party members at the centre of the NDC’s progress, with particular emphasis on grassroots empowerment, party resourcing, opportunities for committed members and improved welfare for senior comrades.
He argues that the strength of the NDC lies in its grassroots and that building a formidable party for 2028 requires structures that are adequately resourced and members who feel valued, supported and empowered.
“My vision is anchored on empowering the grassroots, resourcing our members, honouring our senior comrades, and building a stronger NDC from the grassroots upward,” he said.
A major plank of his campaign is the welfare of senior party members, whose sacrifices he says must be recognised through concrete measures, particularly in healthcare and social support.
“Our senior members built the foundation upon which today’s NDC stands. Their sacrifices must never be forgotten,” he said.
He said the party owed a duty of care to comrades who had dedicated years of their lives to building and defending the NDC, stressing that respect for the party’s veterans must go beyond rhetoric.
Ashanti Region target
Lawyer Addo Otoo has also set an ambitious electoral target for the NDC in the Ashanti Region, rejecting the expectation of an NPP comeback in the region in 2028.
The NDC currently holds eight parliamentary seats in the region following the 2024 election, but he is targeting at least 15 seats in 2028.
He believes the target is achievable if the party strengthens its structures, energises its grassroots and effectively communicates the achievements of the John Dramani Mahama administration to voters.
He cited the government’s efforts to stabilise the economy and its commitment to completing abandoned projects in the Ashanti Region as developments that could strengthen the NDC’s electoral fortunes.
He also pointed to the government’s 24-Hour Economy initiative as a potential game changer for employment and economic opportunities, particularly for young people.
According to him, opportunities created through the policy, including employment prospects in the security services, could help reconnect the government and the party with sections of the electorate seeking jobs and economic security.
Lawyer Addo Otoo’s campaign therefore seeks to combine internal party reform with electoral expansion, positioning a stronger grassroots organisation as the engine for an NDC victory in 2028.
His message is direct: the NDC must reward commitment, empower its members, care for its senior comrades and build the organisational strength required to win more seats and retain power.
For him, the road to a stronger NDC in 2028 begins not only with winning elections, but with rebuilding confidence and opportunity within the party itself.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
