National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Youth Wing Working Committee, Emmanuel Okai Mintah, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Youth Organiser of the party, promising to champion the interests of young members and strengthen the youth wing ahead of the 2028 general election.
Mr. Mintah, who is also the Board Chairman of the National Service Authority, is a former Eastern Regional Youth Organiser, former Eastern Regional Deputy Treasurer and former Executive Member of the Oda Constituency. He also served as Head of Operations for the NDC National Youth Wing Campaign during the party’s successful 2024 election campaign.
In his declaration of intent titled “Reclaiming the Future,” Mr. Mintah said his years of dedicated service to the NDC have equipped him with the experience and leadership required to lead the party’s youth wing.
“The NDC is not just a party to me; it is my life’s work and my purpose. I have dedicated my entire adult life to building this Party and its Youth Wing from the grassroots to the national level,” he stated.
According to him, the office of National Youth Organiser must go beyond ceremonial duties and become a platform for creating opportunities for young party members.
“The National Youth Organiser must firmly and relentlessly push our appointees to open real opportunities for the NDC youth base. That work is not a part-time duty nor a ceremonial title. It must be a relentless crusade,” he stressed.
As part of his vision, Mr. Mintah pledged to establish a Correspondence Desk to receive complaints, concerns and requests from the party’s youth across the country, ensuring that no genuine concern is left unattended.
He also promised to strengthen engagement with tertiary institutions, TEIN branches and youth structures nationwide as part of preparations for the 2028 general election.
Mr. Mintah further pledged to work closely with government appointees to ensure young party members benefit from employment and other opportunities.
“The surest way to win 2028 is to fight for opportunities for the very youth who toiled on the campaign. They stood with us, and now we must deliver for them,” he said.
Taking a swipe at the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Mintah claimed its youth wing lacks direction and innovation.
“Our opponents in the NPP have a dead youth wing—lifeless, idle, and out of ideas. In 2028, we will bury them, not with noise but with hard work, teamwork, ideas and innovation,” he declared.
Mr. Mintah appealed to delegates and party members to support his bid when nominations open, assuring them of a vibrant, responsive and effective NDC Youth Wing capable of mobilising the party for victory in the 2028 general election.
