NDC USA Is at the crossroads again

God willing, members of NDC USA will gather in Orlando, Florida on November 13 to 15, to elect their executives to run the chapter for the next 4 years. As usual, their platforms are full of flyers convincing people to vote for them. Unfortunately, there are more flyers of people going unopposed than those in heated contest. It looks like those going unopposed are now selling themselves to NDC USA for us to know them.

For the first time in the history of NDC USA Chapter, nominations are closed and the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer and Communications Officer are all going unopposed. To me, this is a clearer message to the Presidency and the party that, people are not happy and not interested in party politics. Apathy is close.

After the conference in Texas in 2022, a lot of people showed interest to contest in 2026. None of them contested for lack of interest. The problem here is that the lack of enthusiasm on the ground here will affect the attendance of the conference in Florida and will also affect the fund-raising drive by the party for the 2028 elections. These two things are not to be taken lightly.

The spirit of NDC USA members has gone down and some attribute it to the neglect and mismanagement of the chapter by the current executives. Others also say, even though the President said members of USA and Canada will get free tickets to the World Cup, not even one ticket was given out to members. Others say, the appointment of NDC USA members into this government has been so poor, something Nana Akufo-Addo did so well.

This article is not to expose NDC USA, but to tell a story. The incoming Chairman, Dr. Joshua Quaye and his campaign manager, who happens to be my boss, Kingsley K. Mortey, should know that NDC USA is at the crossroads again. Some of us fought against this current situation but other people, who 8 to 12 years ago thought they knew better fought against us. Dr. Quaye should note that the divisions in NDC USA is much bigger than he can estimate or imagine.

After November 15, he, Kingsley and his team should sit down over black coffee without sugar and know that the task ahead is very big. He has my support and I will always pray for them. NDC USA has come a long way. Some of us, including Richard Ahlijah are part of the formation of this new NDC USA. Dr. Quaye and his team should work extra hard to keep our legacy stronger. They should not fail us this time around. We can’t afford to go back again.

Lawrence Appiah-Osei