Davis Adjei Mohammed, Deputy Constituency Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in Amenfi West, is seeking election as Deputy Western Regional Youth Organiser, citing his grassroots political experience, youth mobilisation efforts and economic empowerment initiatives.
He believes an effective youth wing must go beyond political mobilisation to create economic opportunities for young people, strengthen party structures and improve the NDC’s long-term political prospects.
Mr Adjei Mohammed has served four years as Deputy Constituency Youth Organiser in Amenfi West and another four years as a member of the Western Regional Youth Working Committee. He says the combination of constituency-level experience and regional exposure has prepared him for the role.
“My involvement in the party’s structures dates back to my formative years in branch and student politics, giving me an appreciation of the organisational demands of building a strong youth wing from the grassroots upwards,” he said.
His political experience includes serving as Youth Representative for Amenfi West, a member of the Amenfi West Youth Working Committee, Youth Organiser for the Damang D/A JHS branch and Branch Secretary of the NDC at the Asankrangwa Nursing Training School.
He has also participated in the activities of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) at Accra Technical University and the University College of Management Studies (UCOMS), which he says have strengthened his understanding of student politics and youth mobilisation.
These roles, he argues, have equipped him with the organisational skills and grassroots connections needed to contribute to the leadership of the Western Regional youth wing.
Youth Empowerment at the Centre of His Vision
A central pillar of Mr Adjei Mohammed’s campaign is his commitment to creating economic opportunities for young people.
He said his company, Davis Group of Companies, had supported initiatives that benefited hundreds of young people in Amenfi West, helping them pursue employability, economic independence and self-reliance.
If elected, he intends to extend this approach across the Western Region, making youth development a key component of party organisation.
“For me, political leadership must respond to the everyday realities of young people. Beyond mobilising them for party activities and elections, I believe leadership must help create opportunities that improve their livelihoods and give them a greater stake in the party’s vision. This is what I bring to the position,” he added.
His proposed approach seeks to combine political mobilisation with economic empowerment, arguing that young people with access to practical support and opportunities are better positioned to contribute to community development and remain actively engaged in the party.
He believes the welfare and productive capacity of young people should receive as much attention as the traditional responsibilities of party organisation.
Calls for a Stronger and More United Youth Wing
Mr Adjei Mohammed describes the youth as one of the NDC’s key political assets, whether the party is in government or opposition.
“An empowered youth has immense potential to influence the fortunes of the party. When we are in government, the youth can help strengthen our administration, minimise internal disaffection and present the party as a united force. In opposition, their commitment and organisational strength remain equally important,” he said.
He noted that young party members invest considerable time and energy in the NDC because they see it as a platform for advancing their aspirations and contributing to national development.
He believes the party must reciprocate that commitment by trusting young people, supporting their initiatives and creating opportunities for them to participate meaningfully in decision-making.
His vision is to build a youth wing that encourages innovative ideas, maintains active grassroots structures and supports young people to become effective contributors to the party’s growth.
If elected, he says he will work with the regional youth leadership to strengthen the role of young people in the party’s organisation, public appeal and electoral efforts.
“The broader objective is to build a youth wing that remains relevant beyond election periods, deepens the NDC’s presence in communities and helps consolidate the party’s political gains through sustained engagement and effective organisation,” he stated.
Donates 100 Bags of Cement to NDC Regional Office Project
Beyond his bid for regional youth leadership, Mr Adjei Mohammed has donated 100 bags of cement towards the construction of the NDC’s new Western Regional office.
He said the donation was intended to support the development of the party’s infrastructure and strengthen its operational capacity in the region.
He maintains that building a stronger party requires investment not only in physical infrastructure but also in human capital, particularly the young people whose commitment and mobilisation efforts contribute to the NDC’s political activities.
His campaign centres on grassroots political experience, regional-level exposure, youth empowerment and a commitment to strengthening the party’s organisational structures.
As the contest for Deputy Western Regional Youth Organiser approaches, Mr Adjei Mohammed is seeking to persuade delegates that his experience and proposed empowerment agenda offer a foundation for a more organised, inclusive and economically empowered youth wing.
By:Rachael Djabakie