By Lord Fiifi Quayle

The National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Johnson Kwadwo Asiedu Nketiah, has issued a powerful reminder to the party leadership and members that political strongholds require constant nurturing and engagement, warning that complacency can lead to electoral setbacks.

The Chairman made these remarks during his ongoing “Thank You Tour” of the Eastern Region, specifically addressing party faithful in the Krobo constituencies, which are traditional bastions of the NDC.

Employing a relatable analogy to underscore his point, Hon. Asiedu Nketiah stated, “Krobo Constituencies are our strongholds: if you have a wife but you don’t pay her visit often, be rest assured another man will take her from you. So we can’t stop coming to you.”

The comment, which was met with applause and cheers from the gathered supporters, emphasises the party’s renewed strategy of maintaining close contact with its base across the country, ensuring that the lines of communication remain open and that the party’s grassroots are consistently valued and heard.

The tour, which is aimed at thanking voters for their support in the 2024 elections, also served as a platform to commend the resilience of the Krobo people. Chairman Asiedu Nketiah expressed profound gratitude for the community’s unwavering support in the face of what he described as overt attempts to sway their votes.

“You have demonstrated that money couldn’t control your conscience by rejecting NPP for NDC. You put your differences aside and supported your MPs to win handsomely, we say thank you,” he declared, acknowledging the collective effort that secured parliamentary victories for the party in the area.

Looking ahead to the crucial 2024 general elections, the NDC National Chairman preached a message of unity, patience, and supreme focus on the ultimate goal: reclaiming political power.

He urged members to keep the party’s interests at the forefront, assuring them that loyalty and commitment would be rewarded. “Let us put the party first,” he advised. “Once your party is in government, your time will surely come. Today, it is someone’s turn, tomorrow will be you.”

He further starkly contrasted the prospects of being in government versus opposition, arguing, “Better to be in government without anything than be in opposition.”

Touching on a key concern for many Ghanaians, particularly the youth, Hon. Asiedu Nketiah promised that a future NDC government would prioritise job creation within the security services.

“We shall do our best to recruit more youth in the coming months,” he pledged, highlighting a potential policy direction aimed at addressing national unemployment.

He concluded with a call to action, urging for unwavering solidarity: “Let us all be patient and united than ever before and rally around the party to succeed.”

The message from the NDC Chairman signals a party actively reconnecting with its base, fostering internal unity, and building a compelling case for a return to government in 2028.