By Michael Foli Jackidy, GNA
Ho (V/R), Nov. 15, GNA – Mr Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on party members in the Volta Region to prioritise discipline, unity and national interest over personal gains to strengthen the party’s political fortunes.
He said the party’s long-term success depended on its ability to uphold its founding values, ensure equitable distribution of opportunities and resources, and place the interests of the country and the party above individual ambitions.
Mr Kwetey made the call during the NDC Volta Regional Delegates Conference in Ho on Saturday, where delegates gathered to elect regional executives to lead the party towards the 2028 general elections.
He said the party had, over the past four years, embarked on a journey to restore discipline and strengthen its ideological foundations, stressing that the NDC existed primarily to serve the nation.
“It’s always been our country first, our party second, and ourselves last,” he said, adding that the party risked losing public confidence whenever individuals placed personal interests above collective goals.
He acknowledged concerns among grassroots members about access to opportunities and resources, urging party leaders at all levels to ensure that loyal and dedicated members who worked for the party benefited fairly.
Mr Kwetey said the party’s strength depended on its ability to reward commitment and dedication rather than allowing a few individuals to monopolise available resources and opportunities.
He urged delegates to elect leaders with proven commitment to the party’s values and grassroots development, cautioning against allowing financial inducements to influence their decisions.
He also called for greater discipline among party members, saying the NDC must demonstrate through its conduct the values of responsibility, integrity and respect for national laws.
Mr Kwetey said the country was experiencing a new culture of discipline, with citizens voluntarily promoting responsible behaviour and compliance with regulations, and urged party members to embrace the same spirit.
He further expressed confidence in the government’s development agenda, describing the infrastructure development being undertaken across the country as unprecedented.
He, however, cautioned that sustaining the gains would require party members to overcome selfish interests and work collectively for the benefit of the country.
The General Secretary expressed appreciation to the Volta Region for its support over the past four years, saying the region had played a significant role in strengthening the party’s national leadership and electoral fortunes.
He urged delegates to remain united after the elections, stressing that winning or losing a contest should not undermine their commitment to the NDC.
Mr Kwetey also called for stronger party structures at all levels, insisting that decisions concerning governance and appointments should reflect the collective interests of the party rather than the influence of a few individuals.
He said the party must work towards a system in which its structures, from the branch through the constituency and regional levels to the national leadership, played a central role in determining its direction.
Mr Mawutor Agbavitor, the Volta Regional Chairman of the NDC, reaffirmed his commitment to leading the party for another four-year term after emerging unopposed.
He expressed gratitude to delegates and party members for their continued confidence and support, saying their backing had enabled him to secure another term.
Mr Agbavitor said the regional conference was an important moment in the party’s political journey as it prepared to elect executives to provide leadership towards the 2028 general elections.
He urged all contestants to respect the electoral process and remain united irrespective of the outcome.
He also congratulated executives elected through the various constituency elections across the region, commending contestants, delegates and party faithful for what he described as peaceful, transparent and competitive elections.
Mr Agbavitor said the party’s prospects of retaining political power in 2028 would depend significantly on the quality of relationships between party executives and government appointees.
He called for mutual respect, effective communication and stronger collaboration between the party’s structures and government representatives, noting that both had complementary roles in governance and grassroots mobilisation.
He said party executives must understand the responsibilities and limitations of government appointees, while appointees must recognise the importance of party structures in mobilising support, communicating government policies and sustaining public confidence.
He warned that unnecessary divisions, rivalries and misunderstandings could weaken the party’s chances in the next general elections.
Mr Agbavitor said he remained committed to strengthening collaboration between regional and constituency executives and government appointees through dialogue and collective responsibility.
He urged members to consolidate the party’s gains, deepen engagement with the grassroots and demonstrate through effective leadership and visible development that the NDC remained committed to the progress of the Volta Region.
He further cautioned party members against taking the region’s political support for granted, saying sustained development required hard work, responsible leadership and unity.
GNA
Edited By: Maxwell Awumah/Kenneth Odeng Adade