Businessman and former student leader Hamza Umar announced his intention to contest for Deputy National Organizer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), aiming to improve grassroots participation within the party.
Umar, an activist from Tafo in the Ashanti Region, said his goal is to strengthen the collaboration between the NDC’s national, regional, and constituency structures. He wants members at the grassroots level to have a stronger voice in decision-making.
He has a history of student activism, having served as President of the Local National Union of Ghana Students at the University for Development Studies (UDS). He has also been involved in constituency and regional campaigns for the NDC. Recently, Umar contested the position of Constituency Deputy Organizer in Tafo and currently sits on the constituency’s Financial Committee.
Umar outlined his campaign principles as inclusive leadership, accountability, youth participation, and party unity. “Leadership is not merely about holding office,” his campaign message reads. “It is about service, commitment and listening to the grassroots.”
He told Accra Posts he intends to work closely with the party’s leadership and regional and constituency executives to push the NDC’s organisational goals forward. His strategy focuses on improving communication and coordination across party structures, ensuring grassroots members are included in activities and decisions.
Umar’s emphasis on grassroots engagement comes amid ongoing challenges within Ghanaian political parties to maintain active and motivated local membership. The NDC, one of the country’s main political parties, has often faced criticism over internal coordination and member participation.
By centering his campaign on the grassroots, Umar aims to reshape how the party interacts internally. His background in student leadership and local party committees gives him experience in managing organisational dynamics at different levels.
He did not specify when he plans to formally launch his campaign or detail any endorsements. The NDC’s internal elections for national positions are expected in the coming months, though exact dates have not been confirmed.
Umar’s focus on communication and coordination addresses longstanding concerns about disconnects between the NDC’s national leadership and its base. Whether his approach will resonate widely within the party remains to be seen.
According to Joy Online.
