Former Member of Parliament for the Bongo Constituency, Simon Alagre, has urged members of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to put aside their differences and rally behind newly elected constituency executives ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He warned that divisions arising from the party’s internal elections could weaken its grassroots structures and undermine its chances of retaining power in 2028.
Speaking to Bolga FM reporter Moses Anaba Azubire during the NDC constituency elections in Bongo, Mr Alagre said the party’s electoral success depended largely on the strength of its constituency leadership.
“The election is one of the most important elections in the history of our party because every government wins elections first from the constituencies,” he said.
According to him, the executives elected would play a critical role in shaping the party’s direction over the next four years, making it important for delegates to choose individuals who demonstrate integrity, competence and commitment.
He urged delegates to prioritise credible and hardworking candidates capable of strengthening the party’s structures and advancing its interests.
Mr Alagre also cautioned party members against allowing competing interests and factions formed during the elections to create lasting divisions.
He acknowledged that internal contests often generate disagreements among aspirants and their supporters but stressed that such differences must end once the results are declared.
“Whoever is elected chairman is our chairman, and everybody must accept him as chairman. Whoever is elected secretary is our secretary,” he stated.
The former MP recalled divisions that emerged during the party’s internal elections in 2016 and 2020, expressing concern that similar disagreements could affect the NDC’s preparations for the next general elections.
He therefore called on unsuccessful aspirants and their supporters to accept the results and work with the elected executives to strengthen the party.
Mr Alagre further raised concerns about the alleged monetisation of internal party elections, warning that financial inducements could undermine confidence in the electoral process and deepen divisions among members.
He argued that delegates who believed votes had been bought, or who felt disadvantaged because they had not received money, could become dissatisfied with the outcome and withdraw their support from elected executives.
According to him, such developments could weaken party cohesion and make it difficult for elected officers to mobilise members effectively.
He urged aspirants and delegates to place the NDC’s long-term interests above personal ambitions and financial considerations.
Mr Alagre maintained that the party’s ability to remain politically strong would depend not only on the competence of its elected executives but also on the willingness of members to cooperate after the elections.
He called for reconciliation, accountability and collective responsibility among party members, stressing that unity at the constituency level would be essential to the NDC’s preparations for the 2028 general elections.
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