Former Lands and Natural Resources Minister Inusah Fuseini has thrown his weight behind Dr Akwasi Oppong-Fosu’s bid to become National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), arguing that the party needs a transformational leader with the character and integrity to strengthen its structures and preserve its unity.
Dr Oppong-Fosu formally declared his intention to contest the chairmanship on September 17, outlining a leadership agenda centred on restoring the NDC’s values, strengthening its grassroots structures and building a more cohesive party ahead of the 2028 elections.
Speaking in an interview with Radio Gold, Mr Fuseini said the next chairman must possess the credibility, experience and temperament required to manage competing interests within the governing party.
“We need a person of character. What we need now as a party is not a transactional leader, we need transformational leaders,” he stated.
Mr Fuseini said his support for Dr Oppong-Fosu was informed by the former minister’s record of service to the NDC and what he described as his willingness to make difficult personal sacrifices in the interest of the party.
He cited Dr Oppong-Fosu’s political history in Amenfi East, where he contested the 2012 parliamentary election on the NDC ticket and defeated the NPP candidate to enter Parliament. Official election results show Dr Oppong-Fosu secured 31,990 votes, representing 59.42% of valid votes cast in the constituency.
Mr Fuseini argued that such a record demonstrated the commitment and party loyalty required of a National Chairman.
His endorsement adds to the contest over the future leadership of the NDC as the party prepares to elect new national executives. The NDC has scheduled its National Congress for December 19, 2026, when positions including National Chairman and General Secretary are expected to be decided.
For Mr Fuseini, the chairmanship contest should ultimately be about choosing a leader capable of managing internal differences, strengthening the grassroots and positioning the NDC for the political challenges ahead.
Story by Godfred Kotey Ashie and Lucy Afornorfe
