NDC chairmanship race: Opong-Fosu takes ‘Consolidating the Gains’ campaign to Oti region

‎Hon. Dr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, an aspiring National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is set to take his “Consolidating the Gains” campaign to the Oti Region from Wednesday, November 4, to Thursday, November 5, 2026, as part of efforts to strengthen the party ahead of the 2028 general elections.
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‎According to a press release issued on November 3, 2026, in Accra, the campaign tour forms part of Dr. Opong-Fosu’s commitment to strengthening the NDC from the grassroots, promoting party unity and positioning the party to retain political power in 2028 and beyond.
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‎The two-day tour follows what his campaign team described as successful engagements with party members and grassroots executives in the Volta Region.
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‎“The two-day tour forms part of his commitment to strengthening the NDC from the grassroots, promoting party unity and positioning the party to retain political power in 2028 and beyond,” the statement said.
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‎During the visit, the aspiring National Chairman is expected to engage regional, constituency and branch executives, party elders, cadres, youth and women organisers, as well as other key stakeholders.
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‎The engagements will provide an opportunity for him to listen to their concerns and share his vision for the party.
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‎The statement said Dr. Opong-Fosu would engage the various party stakeholders to “listen to their concerns and share his vision for the party.”
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‎The campaign will focus on his 3Vs agenda votes, voice and viability with emphasis on grassroots inclusivity, effective party organisation and empowering members at every level.
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‎According to the release, the engagements will centre on “grassroots inclusivity, effective party organisation and empowering members at every level.”
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‎As a founding member of the NDC with decades of political and public service experience, Dr. Opong-Fosu has committed himself to protecting the legacy of President John Dramani Mahama.
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‎The statement said he remained committed to “protecting the legacy of President John Dramani Mahama, consolidating the gains of his administration and building a stronger, more united and election-ready NDC.”
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‎The campaign team expressed optimism about the tour, saying it looked forward to productive engagements with party members across the region.
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‎“The campaign team looks forward to meaningful and productive engagements with the hardworking members of the NDC across the Oti Region,” the release stated.
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‎Dr. Opong-Fosu is campaigning under the slogan “Consolidating the Gains,” with Votes, Voice and Viability forming the central pillars of his campaign for the National Chairmanship position.