Haruna Iddrisu
The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has unveiled its much-anticipated National Campaign Team for the impending 2024 general elections. However, conspicuously missing is the Tamale South Member of Parliament (MP), Haruna Iddrisu, who was said to have been dropped at the last minute sparking diverse reactions within political circles.
The absence of the former Minority Leader from the campaign lineup, fueled by claims of his removal through what critics have labeled ‘mafia tactics,’ underscores palpable tensions perceived to characterize his relationship with the party’s flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama. Notably, this move raises pertinent questions about internal dynamics and power play within the NDC fold as it navigates the electoral terrain leading up to pivotal polls.
The deliberation and formulation of the finalized decision were orchestrated by the Functional Executive Committee on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, following a series of consultations aimed at bolstering the efficacy and coherence of the party’s strategic blueprints for both presidential and parliamentary campaigns.
Key Figures Leading the Charge
Within the revamped National Campaign Team architecture, stalwart personalities have been designated pivotal roles to harness the collective outreach and operational acumen.
The roster features key figures, including:
– Fifi Fiavi Kwetey (General Secretary) – Elected as Campaign Coordinator
– Joseph Yammin (National Organizer) – Deputized Campaign Coordinator in charge of regional campaigns
– Richard Quashigah – Deputy Campaign Coordinator overseeing parliamentary undertakings
– Chief Hamilton Nixon Biney – Headed as Deputy Campaign Coordinator spearheading Special Operations
– Sammy Gyamfi – Named as National Communications Officer
– George Opare Addo – Holdership of National Youth Organizer post
– Dr. Hanna Louisa Bisiw-Kotei – Entrusted as National Women’s Organizer
– Alhaji Cole Younger – Tasked with coordinating the National Zongo Caucus
– Prof. Joshua Alabi – Commander of the Flagbearer’s campaign initiative
– Joyce Bawa Mogtari – Appointed as Spokesperson for the Flagbearer’s campaign
– Beatrice Annan – Serving as Deputy Spokesperson for the Flagbearer’s campaign
– Alex Segbefia– Helming the Running Mate’s Campaign
– James Agyenim Boateng – Acting as Spokesperson in the Running Mate’s Campaign domain
– Eric Adjei – Enlisted as Deputy Spokesperson for the Running Mate’s Campaign
Furthermore, the auxiliary team members representing distinctive party fronts incorporate names such as Richard Anamoo from the NDC’s Professionals Forum, Shine Gaveh from the Cadres Front, along with Dr. Nashiru Issahaku, former BoG Governor, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, and Mary Ewusi contributing insights from varied standpoints.
Operational Framework & Oversight
This dynamic ensemble will operate in tandem under the vigilant guidance of a specialized Campaign Steering Committee helmed by prominent party stalwarts such as:
– Johnson Asiedu Nketiah
– Fifi Fiavi Kwetey
– Dr. Ato Forson
– Rt. Hon. Doe Adjaho
– Alhaji Hudu Yahaya
– Kofi Totobi Quakyi
– Samuel Ofosu Ampofo
– Dr. Kwabena Duffour
– Betty Mould Iddrisu
– Julius Debrah
– Marietta Brew
– Dr. Valerie Sawyer
– Sam Pee Yalley
– Alhaji Alhassan Ligbi
By Vincent Kubi