Aspiring NDC Greater Accra Regional Secretary, Emmanuel Nii Okai Laryea, has pledged to prioritise unity within the party’s regional secretariat, introduce a comprehensive membership database and push for a welfare fund to support constituency executives if elected.
He said divisions among regional executives, weak administrative record-keeping and the absence of a structured welfare system were among the key concerns he had identified during his campaign engagements with constituency executives.
Speaking on TV XYZ on Monday, November 9, 2026, Mr. Laryea said he intended to build on the administrative structures established by the current regional administration while addressing what he described as a lack of unity within the secretariat.
He noted that record-keeping at the regional level had previously been poor, with no proper handover when the current administration assumed office.
“Record-keeping at the regional level was almost non-existent. There wasn’t even a proper handover when he took over. However, he has, to an extent, built a good administration within the secretariat. So, wherever he has gotten the region to, I will come in and build on it,” he said.
Mr. Laryea identified unity as one of his major priorities, arguing that the regional secretariat must operate as a united front regardless of the outcome of the party’s internal elections.
He said he would seek to bring together all elected executives, including those who might have supported different candidates during the contest, to ensure collective responsibility and effective administration.
“However, there is a perception that there is no unity at the regional secretariat, and that is one of the major problems I would want to address and eliminate. I will be the focal point in trying to bring everybody on board, regardless of who wins the chairmanship, organiser and other positions, so that we can have one united front and one purpose as a Regional Executive Committee. That will be one of my major priorities,” he stated.
He added that disagreements among party executives would need to be managed to prevent internal divisions from undermining the party’s work.
On administrative reforms, the aspiring Regional Secretary said he would prioritise the creation of a digital database that would enable the regional secretariat to access important information about party members quickly.
He explained that the proposed system would allow officials to verify a person’s membership status and retrieve other relevant details whenever necessary.
Mr. Laryea indicated that the proposal was not exclusive to his campaign, noting that some of his contenders had also advocated for a database.
He said he was open to incorporating ideas from other contestants if elected, arguing that the party could benefit from combining their proposals to develop effective administrative solutions.
The third priority he outlined was the establishment of a welfare fund to provide support for constituency executives facing personal difficulties, particularly illness and other emergencies.
According to him, concerns about the welfare of constituency executives repeatedly emerged during his campaign engagements, with some questioning the absence of a structured support system when party officers fall sick or encounter difficulties.
“You know that the voice of the people is the voice of God. Going round, I have received a lot of advice, suggestions and comments from our constituency executives during the campaign. One of the key issues they have raised is welfare,” he said.
He added, “For instance, when a constituency executive is sick or something happens to them, there is no system in place to support that person. This was one of the key concerns that came up during my rounds.”
Although he acknowledged that welfare arrangements may extend beyond the direct responsibilities of a Regional Secretary, Mr Laryea said he would work with the Regional Chairman and other executive members to explore ways of establishing the fund.
“Since we are in government, we will look at how we can leverage that opportunity to create a welfare fund that will support our people. We will have to come together with the Chairman and everyone in the various positions to see how best we can help such individuals,” he stated.
He said his proposed agenda was informed by feedback from constituency executives and his interactions with party members during the campaign.
Mr. Laryea is seeking to become the NDC’s Greater Accra Regional Secretary, with his proposed priorities centred on administrative reforms, internal cohesion and improved welfare support for party executives.
