The task of breaking the 8 goes beyond catchy slogans and treating our elected leaders like kings and queens. It’s crucial that we acknowledge the trust the people of Ghana have reposed in us.
With less than a year left in our four-year mandate, it is imperative for the NPP youth to step up and showcase the progress made under this administration. Let’s unite our communities and highlight the achievements of the NPP to whip up support for Dr. Bawumia’s election campaign.
From my interactions in various communities, it is clear that the NPP needs to ramp up efforts to secure victory in the upcoming elections. We need our leaders to make swift and positive changes to ensure a successful campaign. Failing to do so could lead us down a rocky road ahead. One key strategy to energize the youth is to create tailored outreach programs for each constituency, recognizing the diverse nature of our communities.
These programs could include special events, workshops, job training initiatives and sneaky social media campaigns aimed directly at the younger support base. By giving them opportunities to get involved and encouraging them to speak up, we show the youth that their voices matter in our Party. This will foster a sense of belongingness and motivate them to passionately advocate for our cause. The power of the youth is undeniable, and reigniting their passion is key to injecting new life into our Party as we gear up for the December 7 elections.
The burning question on everyone’s mind is: ‘How do we light that fire once again’? It all starts with our leadership. From our outgoing MPs to our newly elected parliamentary candidates, MCEs, CEOs, and all Party executives, it’s time to step up and fulfil the promises we made to the youth who put their trust in us. There’s no room for excuses, especially in this crucial election year. Our leaders must pave the way for our campaigners, creating opportunities that will make the youth know they truly belong to the Party.
And let’s also not forget about addressing the pressing needs of our communities—there’s still plenty of work to be done. As the youth of our Party, we stand ready to support our leaders in every way possible to secure victory in the December 7 general elections. It’s time to ramp up our efforts and bring about the positive change our communities deserve. To us, patriotism means holding those in power accountable and responsible for managing our resources and making decisions that will shape the future of the NPP and Ghana. Let’s show our love for the NPP and Ghana by demanding the best from our leaders and working together to make our country truly great.
By: Mr John Kwame Duodu
( NPP 1st vice chairman, Atwima Nwabiagya South-Ashanti Region)
