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An aide to the NDC National Executive Committee aspirant says the proposal seeks to strengthen the party’s economic base, empower young businesspeople and promote grassroots development.
Fred Attivor, an aide to Alhaji Mamudu Amadu, an aspirant for the National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has outlined his boss’s vision to promote economic empowerment among party members through targeted support for entrepreneurs and businesspeople.
Speaking in an interview, Mr Attivor said Mamudu Amadu believes the party must move beyond political mobilisation and create sustainable economic opportunities for its members, particularly young entrepreneurs.
A key proposal under the vision is to identify at least five promising entrepreneurs and businesspeople in every constituency and support them to grow their enterprises.
According to Mr Attivor, the proposed initiative would involve government policies and support programmes to help selected entrepreneurs access business opportunities, financial assistance, capacity-building programmes and other resources needed to expand their businesses.
Building an Economically Strong NDC
Mr Attivor said the initiative is intended to reduce the party’s dependence on a few wealthy individuals for financial support while developing a broader network of successful businesspeople who can contribute to the NDC’s sustainability.
He argued that empowering party members economically would not only strengthen the party’s financial base but also create employment opportunities and contribute to national development.
“We cannot continue to depend on only a handful of individuals to shoulder the financial responsibilities of our party. We must build our own businesspeople, empower our young entrepreneurs and create an economically strong NDC,” he said.
He added that identifying and supporting at least five entrepreneurs in every constituency could gradually establish a network of successful businesspeople capable of contributing to both the party and Ghana’s development.
Mamudu Amadu’s Political Experience
Mr Attivor also highlighted Mamudu Amadu’s political background, describing him as an experienced grassroots politician who has served the NDC in various capacities, including Branch Chairman, Ward Coordinator, Constituency Vice Chairman and Constituency Chairman.
He further noted that Amadu had contested as a parliamentary aspirant for the Amasaman and Anyaa-Sowutuom constituencies and received special campaign assignments in support of the current President during the 2016 and 2024 general elections.
Mr Attivor said his boss’s ambition to serve on the party’s National Executive Committee goes beyond securing a leadership position, stressing that his vision is to strengthen the grassroots, expand economic opportunities for members and build a sustainable future for the party.
He maintained that the NDC must focus not only on building a strong political organisation but also on developing economically empowered members who can support its growth and contribute meaningfully to national development.
Source: www.thenewindependentonline.com