B.B. Mustapha makes history with first constituency youth manifesto in NDC Techiman South

Comrade B.B. Mustapha, the newly elected Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for the Techiman South Constituency, has been credited with introducing a new approach to constituency-level youth politics after launching what is described as Ghana's first formal youth manifesto for a constituency Youth Organiser aspirant.

Titled “Comrade B.B. Mustapha's Constituency Youth Manifesto,” the document was unveiled on October 18, 2026, in Techiman South ahead of the party's internal youth elections.

Before the launch, constituency-level Youth Organiser contests were largely conducted without formally published manifestos, with aspirants relying mainly on personal popularity and verbal campaign promises.

Mustapha sought to change that approach with a manifesto themed “I Am for Youth First, I Am with Youth First,” under the motto, “A New Face, A New Force – For Youth First, With Youth First.”

Addressing supporters at the launch, he drew on his experience as a teacher within the Education Service to present himself as a servant leader committed to the development of young people.

“I am a servant,” he stressed, describing himself as a teacher who already serves young people daily. He said his ambition was not to occupy a position for personal benefit but to deliver results, serve party members and strengthen grassroots mobilisation.

He also assured Branch Youth Delegates that he would serve them with dedication, respect and a strong sense of responsibility. He emphasised the need for party leadership to recognise and support branch executives to enable them to perform their duties effectively.

His campaign centred on three key priorities: jobs, resources, and respect and recognition.

The manifesto further outlined five strategic areas through which he intends to transform youth organisation and participation within the constituency.

Under jobs and empowerment, Mustapha pledged to establish a Techiman South NDC Youth Job and Skills Database through partnerships with institutions and programmes such as the Ghana Education Service (GES), Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP), Youth Employment Agency (YEA), National Youth Authority (NYA) and National Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programme (NEIP).

He also promised to introduce monthly or quarterly employment bulletins to keep branch members informed about available job and skills development opportunities.

On resources and logistics, he proposed establishing a Branch Youth Empowerment Fund (BYEF) to support activities at the grassroots level. The plan also includes providing football jerseys and mobilising financial resources to assist branch programmes.

“I promise to be fully transparent and accountable to the branch executives,” Mustapha assured.

The third priority, capacity building and recognition, focuses on quarterly training programmes for Branch Youth Organisers in public speaking, social media campaigning, voter mobilisation and conflict resolution.

He also proposed mentorship arrangements to connect young party members to employment opportunities, party appointments, scholarships and apprenticeship programmes.

Under mobilisation and winning 2028, Mustapha intends to establish a pipeline connecting schools and tertiary institutions to the party through NDC clubs in senior high schools and tertiary institutions.

The plan includes training at least 2 young people in every branch in social media defence and campaigning. He also proposed inter-branch football competitions, health screenings and other social activities to strengthen unity and participation among the party's youth base.

The fifth pillar, integrity and a new face, seeks to address factionalism and stagnation within the constituency's youth structures through transparency, inclusiveness and collective responsibility.

Mustapha pledged to serve the entire branch membership rather than advance the interests of particular factions or individuals. He also promised an open-door leadership style, guided by the discipline, organisation, planning and follow-up associated with his teaching background.

Concluding his address, he challenged delegates to give him the opportunity to lead the constituency's youth wing, expressing confidence in his ability to mobilise members ahead of the 2028 general elections.

“Comrades, they had the office. Give me the mandate. I have the time, the energy, and nothing to lose but everything to gain for Techiman South NDC Youth. Let's win 2028 together.”

The manifesto launch is being presented as an effort to introduce a more structured approach to youth leadership within the NDC, placing emphasis on clearly defined priorities, practical commitments and accountability rather than relying solely on campaign promises and personal popularity.