A renowned economist and lecturer of the Pentecost University in Accra Dr. Alexander Amo Baffour has declared his intention to join the NDC National Vice Chairmanship race when nominations open.
Speaking to Piesie Okrah on Power FM’s ‘Asem Kesie’ programme on Thursday, April 9, 2026, the educationist indicated that his ambition is driven by the seeming gap between the grassroots of the party and the its leadership.
“The NDC, at all forms, looks attractive after winning power but we need to do more to get the base of the party to be strong through deliberate policies aimed at strengthening the very people who toiled to get us to power,” he noted, while arguing that such a move will go a long way to sustain the party at all levels.
Dr Amoh Baffour, who began his political journey by becoming a polling agent for the NDC at the University of Ghana in 2004, during his undergraduate studies, said his commitment to the party from the grassroots level has given him a fair idea of how the leadership of the party can solidify the base of the NDC while in power, unlike in previous years.
He observed that mostly, the party leadership loses touch with its branches due to the busy schedules of those in leadership roles, creating a gap between the the grassroots and the party’s leaders.
“I believe when some of us are given the opportunity to serve at the party front, the gap between the party branches and the leadership will be bridged to foster unprecedented unity that will help secure victory for the party always,” he stated in Akan.
Although he stated that the John Dramani Mahama administration has performed extremely well by putting the taxpayers first, he argued that the branches of the party across the country ought to be resourced to be able to continue their duties as was done prior to the 2024 Election.
Asked what he will do differently when elected into office, he explained that from the experience gained as a Patron for TEIN at the Pentecost University, and a National Vice Chairman for the NDC in China while pursuing his PhD, he would focus on re-energising the grassroots to avert apathy at all times.
“While the Chairman of the NDC at Nanjing Chapter at China, I learnt a lot about mobilisation of party supporters and did same when I returned to Ghana. I can bring that to bare to ensure the grassroots do not feel neglected,” he assured.
Dr Amoh Baffour was also a branch chairman for the ‘Presby A’ branch at Sakumono in the Tema West Constituency, where he has lived for years.
He was also a polling agent for his home constituency – Kwadaso in Kumasi – during the 2004 Election.
He has a PhD in Management Sciences and Engineering, MBA in Finance and Investment Management from Institutions in Ghana, London and China.
He is also an International Market Development and Economic Analyst.
His vision is to bridge the gap between the branches of the NDC and its leadership for national development.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Benjamin Sackey
