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17.10.2018 Diaspora (USA)

NDC-USA goes to poll to elect new executives, Vivian Aba assures winning chairperson position

Vivian Aba DadzieVivian Aba Dadzie
17.10.2018 LISTEN

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in United States of America is to hold its National Delegates' Conference at Atlanta, Georgia to elect new executives to steer the affairs of the party for the next four years.

Saturday, October 20, 2018 has been scheduled for the Conference and will be witnessed by the party's mother national executives in Ghana.

The National Executives in Ghana who have been invited to witness the Conference are; Sir. Kofi Portuphy, the National Chairman, Hon. Emmanuel A. K. Buah. Former Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Mr. Kofi Adams, National Organizer, Hon. Mrs. Betty Mould Idrrisu, Dr. Karl Arhin, deputy director of International Relation among others.

The Conference is under the theme, "Uniting Towards Victory 2020 and Beyond" will be ended on Sunday, October 21, 2018 with a mammoth 'Unity Walk' and dinner with dancing.

Two people have shown keen interest in the chairmanship post and among them, Madam Vivian Maame Aba has been tipped by the party members of USA of winning.

Madam Vivian Maame Aba is the current Chairperson for Ohio NDC branch.

Outlining her programs, Madam Vivian Aba told GhanaWeb that if voted for the position, would be serving the party in the interest of the party in USA and also liaise with the party in Ghana for victory 2020.

She added that under her leadership, power will be given back to the grassroots by creating a dynamic and an inclusive Functional Executive Committee (FEC).

She also pledged to restore the lost glory of the party in USA hence take the lead as the premier NDC in the Diaspora.

"Power will be given back to the branches by creating a dynamic and an inclusive Functional Executive Committee (FEC); Restore the lost glory of NDC-USA and for it to take the lead as the premier NDC in the Diaspora", she emphasized.

She, however said, "My determination, together with the actions and support of many saw to the issuing and signing of the communiqué in Virginia that was witnessed by no other persons than the General Secretary of our Party, honorable Asiedu Nketiah and the Director for International affairs, honorable Kofi Attor".

She revealed that her stay in Ghana was not only to sit on fence but worked hard for the party, "Not only have I served here in the U.S but also contributed immensely to the main party in Ghana. Before coming to the United States for further studies, I worked relentlessly with the leadership of the NDC, being President and part of the leadership of TEIN at the University of Ghana, Legon".

She, therefore, appealed to the delegates to vote for her massively based on her rich experience gained from Ghana as the current Chairperson for Ohio NDC branch.

Below is her full statement:
Fellow members of our great NDC fraternity,
I am Vivian Maame Aba Dadzie vying for the position of the Chairperson of NDC USA.

I am currently a member of the 5-member reconciliation committee, the Chair of NDC Ohio, chair of the Coalition and was a member of the erstwhile 9 MRC.

It is with a sense of dedication and enduring commitment that l announce my candidature for the position of the Chairperson of NDC-USA.

My intention to run for this august position is informed by my preparedness to help find lasting solutions to the challenges facing NDC-USA and hence mobilize the chapter in playing a leading role in ensuring that the party recaptures power come 2020.

It was for this same reason that I did not hesitate to heed to the clarion call by the rank and file of the chapter to lead in efforts at uniting the party in the USA to champion the overall agenda of our great party, a responsibility I have discharged and continue to deliver conscientiously.

Having served in the capacity as a member of the erstwhile 9 MRC and currently serving on the 5 member committee, I have gained a deeper understanding of the challenges that plagued NDCUSA and now in a position to bring this to bear, aimed at taking the chapter in a new and desired direction that would make the NDC-USA once again a formidable force and relevant in leading the election 2020 onslaught.

A conspicuous evidence of my leadership ability is how I was able to lead, with your support and efforts, to bring the branch chairs together to vote in retaining Atlanta as the venue of choice for our chapter conference despite the numerous attempts to filibuster.

My experience and deep knowledge of the party structures will be used to make a meaningful contribution to our chapter and in finding a lasting solution to the challenges we face.

My determination for unity together with the actions and supports of many of you lead to the issuing and signing of the communiqué in Virginia that was witnessed by no other persons than the General Secretary of our great Party, Hon Asiedu Nketia and the Director for International Affairs, Hon Kofi Attor.

It was this communiqué that gave birth to the 9- Member Reconciliation Committee which later metamorphosed into the 5 Member Reconciliation Committee. One of the cardinal achievements of both the 9 and 5-member committee is the Atlanta Conference which will pave a way and give birth to a unified and buoyant NDC in the USA.

Not only have I served here in the U.S, but I also contributed immensely to the party in Ghana. Before coming to the United States for further studies, after having earned my bachelor’s degree at the University of Ghana, Legon, I have since than completed and earned 4 master’s degrees and now a Doctoral candidate working on my thesis at the Walden University. I worked relentlessly with the leadership of the NDC, been the Treasurer, the Vice and then the President of TEIN at the University of Ghana, Legon.

I worked closely with the likes of Professor Richard Bani, Professor Enu Kwasi, Professor Armah, Hon ET Mensah etc. to establish, strengthen and sustain TEIN branches in Tertiary Institutions all over Ghana.

With my experience and deep knowledge of the party structures, NDC-USA will gain the following, amongst others, when I am given the opportunity to serve as your Chairperson:

• A leader who will serve the interest of the NDC-USA and liaise with NDC Ghana to further the cause of the NDC as a political force towards Victory 2020 and beyond;

• An honest and selfless leader to serve but not lord over you;

• Accountable, action-oriented leadership;
• Ensure opportunities are created and made available to all members of NDC-USA;

• Power will be given back to the branches by creating a dynamic and an inclusive Functional Executive Committee (FEC);

• Restore the lost glory of NDC-USA so we would take the lead as the premier NDC in the Diaspora;

• Establish a dynamic permanent fundraiser committee to help the party with fundraiser activities;

• Mobilize the chapter to rally behind whoever emerges as the flagbearer of the party for victory 2020.

ln terms of ROPAL, the US will be divided into 5 geographic areas with each Vice Chairperson assigned one geographic area to oversee, subject to the approval of FEC.

I will work with my team to ensure that every branch adopts at least a constituency in Ghana to work with for victory 2020 and beyond.

Therefore, with humility, l offer my candidature to serve the NDC in the USA.

In considering who should serve in the capacity as a leader of the NDC in the USA, I ask you to take a close look at my experience, visions and aspirations which aligns with the vision of the NDCUSA and hence NDC as a political force and then Vote Vivian Maame Aba as the Chairperson, come October 20th.

With UNITY, SENSE of PURPOSE and DEDICATION, together we shall make NDCUSA viable and relevant again!!!!

Thank you
Long live Ghana,
Long live NDC
Long live NDC-USA
Eyezu, Eyeza
Emefa mia mia mia
Vivian Maame Aba Dadzie
Source: Daniel Kaku

Daniel Kaku
Daniel Kaku

Western Regional ContributorPage: DanielKaku

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