An aspiring Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Bongo Constituency, David Asanga Awine, has urged party delegates to reject vote buying and elect leaders based on competence, dedication and their commitment to the party’s development.
According to him, candidates who offer money to delegates in exchange for votes raise questions about their motivation and willingness to serve the party.
Speaking on Bolga FM’s Tinmaalgo Sanga personality profile programme, Mr Awine said delegates must prioritise hard work and proven commitment over financial inducements and personal relationships when choosing their leaders.
He maintained that the party’s progress depended on electing executives who were prepared to strengthen its structures and work towards achieving its objectives.
Mr Awine, who is contesting the Communications Officer position, said he was committed to improving the NDC’s communication structures in the Bongo Constituency, particularly by identifying, training and supporting communicators at the branch level.
He explained that his vision was to build a stronger communication team capable of effectively explaining the party’s policies and positions to the public.
According to him, providing grassroots communicators with the necessary training and support would help develop new talent and ensure continuity in the party’s communication activities.
Mr Awine said his interest in political communication dated back to his days as a student at Zamesi Technical Senior High School between 2000 and 2002.
He recalled developing an interest in the NDC through discussions and programmes involving experienced political figures, including Maclean Ayamga and Clement Akasoba.
He also followed political programmes on A1 Radio, particularly those hosted by his former school senior, Emmanuel Aboagye, which he said helped shape his interest in politics and communication.
Although his father was a strong supporter of the NDC, Mr Awine said he formally became involved in active party politics in 2008 through the encouragement of his elder brother, Joseph Abaah Akasake.
He explained that he initially served as a party agent before gradually taking on other responsibilities within the party.
Drawing on his experience, Mr Awine said he understood the importance of mentorship and capacity building in developing effective communicators.
He pledged to create opportunities for committed party members, particularly young communicators at the branch level, to acquire the skills needed to represent the NDC effectively.
He maintained that strengthening grassroots communication would improve the party’s ability to engage members and the wider public across the constituency.
Ahead of the constituency executive elections, Mr Awine appealed to delegates to assess his record and commitment before casting their votes.
The aspirant, who is number one on the ballot paper, expressed confidence that delegates would recognise his contributions to the party.
“I will confirm my hard work or not tomorrow by delegates,” he said.
He reiterated his call for delegates to reject financial inducements and choose leaders who would work to strengthen the party’s structures and advance its interests in Bongo and the Upper East Region.
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