A youth organizer hopeful for the Ashanti Region branch of the New Patriotic Party, Baffour Asare Bediako, has declared his intention to contest the position, saying the party needs “a strong, bold leader” to re-energize its youth base and secure victory in the 2028 general elections.
The aspiring regional youth leader said the NPP must urgently address gaps in youth mobilization if it is to regain power, citing low turnout and disengagement among young party members during the 2024 polls.
“Bring Back The Elephant In 2028”
Speaking on his decision to contest, Mr. Bediako said the Ashanti Region, the NPP’s traditional stronghold, cannot afford another election cycle with an unmotivated youth front.
“It’s time the party needs to get a strong youth on board, a bold leader to strengthen the party, energize our youth, and bring back the Elephant into power come 2028 polls,” he stated.
He argued that the role of Youth Organizer must go beyond sloganeering and focus on practical engagement, mentorship, and creating opportunities that make young people see the NPP as their political home.
Lessons From 2024 Defeat
Mr. Bediako noted that the party’s performance in the 2024 elections exposed weaknesses in how it connects with young voters and grassroots supporters.
“The party lost massively in the 2024 polls and most of the youth decided to sit back during 2024 polls,” he said. “That tells us we need new energy, new ideas, and leadership that speaks the language of the youth.”
According to him, many young party members felt sidelined and uninspired, which affected voter turnout and campaign activism in key constituencies.
Agenda For The Youth
Outlining his vision, the youth organizer hopeful said he will introduce initiatives aimed at making the party more attractive and relevant to young people across the 47 constituencies in the Ashanti Region.
He said his plan includes skills training, entrepreneurship support, digital campaigning, and structured engagement with tertiary and SHS graduates who are NPP sympathizers.
“I will bring good initiatives to support and make the party attractive to the youth once again,” Mr. Bediako added. “We need to build a youth wing that is active, informed, and ready to defend and sell the NPP brand.”
He further pledged to work closely with constituency youth organizers, regional executives, and national youth leadership to ensure a coordinated approach toward 2028.
Race And Party Reorganization
The contest for Ashanti Regional Youth Organizer is expected to be keenly contested as the NPP undertakes internal elections to reconstitute its regional structures.
Political observers say the outcome of the youth and other executive positions will be critical in determining how well the party rebuilds its grassroots machinery ahead of the next general elections.
The Ashanti Region remains central to the NPP’s electoral fortunes, and party leaders have emphasized the need for unity and aggressive mobilization to retain the region’s dominance in 2028 polls.
