Secretary-General of the Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL), Abraham Koomson, has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to urgently strengthen, resource and empower its grassroots structures ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Koomson said the governing party could not afford to become complacent despite being in power, particularly as the New Patriotic Party (NPP) continues to organise and mobilise its supporters across communities.
Speaking on Ahotor FM on September 5, 2026, he stressed that the strength of a political party depended not only on its performance in Parliament or the activities of its national leadership, but also on the effectiveness of its grassroots structures.
According to him, political competition takes place at various levels and requires parties to maintain active, responsive and well-organised structures within communities.
Mr. Koomson likened politics to a football match, saying that just as a football team must remain organised and alert throughout a game, a political party must continuously strengthen its structures and remain prepared for the strategies of its opponents.
He warned that weaknesses within the NDC’s grassroots structures could create opportunities for political opponents to gain ground if members were not adequately organised, motivated and resourced.
Mr. Koomson called on the NDC leadership to pay greater attention to its grassroots members by providing them with the resources, motivation and support needed to remain active in their communities.
He said grassroots members served as the party’s direct link to voters and were often the first to identify emerging concerns and changing sentiments within their communities.
He explained that their regular interaction with ordinary citizens gave them valuable insight into the concerns, expectations and challenges facing voters.
According to him, information gathered from the grassroots could help the party better understand public sentiment and respond effectively to issues likely to influence voters.
The labour leader also cautioned the NDC against relying excessively on political elites, government officials and educated supporters while neglecting its grassroots base.
He acknowledged the important role played by influential and educated members but stressed that their efforts must be complemented by sustained mobilisation at the branch, electoral area and constituency levels.
Mr. Koomson argued that elections were ultimately won through consistent engagement with voters and the ability of political parties to maintain strong relationships with communities.
He therefore urged the NDC to treat grassroots mobilisation as a continuous exercise rather than waiting until the 2028 election campaign begins.
His call comes as the NDC seeks to consolidate its support base while the NPP works to regain power in the 2028 general elections.
Mr. Koomson urged the NDC leadership and members at all levels to remain focused, organised and responsive to developments within their communities, stressing that sustained grassroots mobilisation would be critical to the party’s electoral prospects.
