Rashid Issah, an aspiring Deputy Regional Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Greater Accra Region, has outlined a youth-focused agenda centred on empowerment, self-reliance and greater opportunities for young people.
In an interaction at Ghana Institute of Management and Professional Studies Accra’s (GIMPA) Tertiary Education Institutional Network (TEIN) handover ceremony, he outlined his vision ahead of the November 13, 2026 regional elections, saying, his experience in party activities had strengthened his commitment to advocating for the youth.
He noted that although he had not served as a Regional Youth Organiser, he had “duly served the youth within the NDC and was part of those who worked to secure victory for the party during the 2024 general elections.
Mr Issah said his campaign would focus on mobilising dynamics, resources and connections to help young people move away from dependency and become self-sufficient.
“I will not promise to give physical cash to anyone but would create opportunities for the youth to help themselves,” he stated.
He also expressed concern about what he described as the difficulties faced by members of the party’s TEIN fraternity in accessing opportunities within government.
According to him, his ambition is to create opportunities that enable young people to build sustainable livelihoods and secure their future.Mr Issah further pledged to promote the intellectual side of the NDC among Ghanaians so they can better understand and appreciate the work of the NDC government.
His name is not new to NDC electoral contests. He previously contested the NDC parliamentary primary in Tema West Constituency, where he was listed among the aspirants. In the 2023 primary, he polled 43 votes, representing 1.96 percent of votes cast in the constituency.
The aspiring regional executive is now appealing to NDC members across the Greater Accra Region to support his bid for Deputy Regional Youth Organiser when delegates go to the polls on November 13, 2026.
By Maurice Otoo
