Presidential staffer, Dr. Sammy Ayeh, has picked nomination forms to contest the position of Deputy National Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), pledging to strengthen the party’s communication strategy and improve its engagement with the public.
In a declaration of intent, Dr. Ayeh said he was offering himself to help communicate the party’s vision clearly and ensure its message connects with the aspirations of Ghanaians.
“I offer myself to help communicate our vision clearly and connect our message with the aspirations of the people,” he said.
He expressed gratitude to the party’s National Communications Officer, Sammy Gyamfi, whom he credited with mentoring and supporting his political and professional development.
“I am deeply grateful to Lawyer Sammy Gyamfi, our able National Communications Officer, on whose shoulders I have risen. His exceptional leadership, mentorship and confidence in me have shaped my journey and strengthened my resolve to serve,” Dr. Ayeh said.
Outlining his priorities, he said he would focus on strengthening research-driven communication, empowering grassroots communicators and improving strategic media engagement if elected.
“I seek to build on this foundation by strengthening research-driven communication, empowering grassroots communicators and enhancing strategic media engagement,” he stated.
He appealed to party members and delegates to support his bid, concluding, “I humbly ask for your support.”
Dr. Ayeh’s declaration comes as the NDC prepares to elect national executives as part of its 2026 internal elections, which will culminate in the party’s National Congress on December 19, 2026.
According to the party’s timetable, nominations for national executive positions opened on October 20 and closed on October 21, while filing of nominations is scheduled for November 7 to 9. Vetting is expected to take place on November 12 and 13, followed by the appeals process on November 15 and 16.
The contest for Deputy National Communications Officer is part of the broader process to select the party’s national leadership ahead of the 2028 general elections.
Dr. Ayeh has been involved in the NDC’s student and national political structures. He served as President of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) at the University of Cape Coast from 2020 to 2021, having previously served as the group’s Communications Officer from 2019 to 2020.
He was also a member of the NDC National Communications Team from January 2023 and served as the party’s manifesto spokesperson for youth development in September 2024. His political experience includes a role on the governing board of Ghana Post Company and a bid for the University of Cape Coast Students’ Representative Council presidency in 2021.
Academically, Dr. Ayeh holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) degree from the University of Cape Coast, where he studied from 2016 to 2022. He is also listed as an MBA candidate at the University of Gold Coast, beginning in 2025.
His bid now places him among aspirants seeking positions in the NDC’s national communications leadership as the party prepares for its next internal electoral cycle.
