An International Corporate Trainer, Former TEIN Secretary who also served in Various Capacities in the NDC including Election committee Chairman / Election Director, NDC Jirapa in 2014, Mr. James Ziekye has declared a bid to content in the Impending NDC Regional Executive Elections as Upper West Regional Secretary.

Mr. Ziekye with remarkable achievements in the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and in other Leadership positions has outlined several initiatives he Intends to take including The 10 Strategic Pillars of His Vision as part of his vision statement and they include the Following:

To build the most united, Disciplined, technologically driven, transparent, and people-centered regional party organization in Ghana; one that empowers every branch, inspires every member, nurtures future leaders, and positions the Upper West Region as an organizational model of excellence, democratic participation, and sustainable electoral success within the National Democratic Congress.

A BRIEF PROFILE OF DR. JAMES ZIEKYE OUR NEXT UPPER WEST NDC REGIONAL SECRETRARY TO BE

Vision statement:

To build the most united, disciplined, technologically driven, transparent, and people-centered regional party organization in Ghana; one that empowers every branch, inspires every member, nurtures future leaders, and positions the Upper West Region as an organizational model of excellence, democratic participation, and sustainable electoral success within the National Democratic Congress.

MY VISION:

BUILDING A STRONGER NDC FOR A STRONGER UPPER WEST
The strength of any political party does not begin during elections; it is built every day through effective organization, committed leadership, disciplined membership, and genuine service to the people. As Regional Secretary, my vision is to transform the Secretariat into a professional, efficient, responsive, and accountable institution that serves every constituency, every branch, every executive, and every member without discrimination.

My commitment is not merely to occupy an office but to build systems that outlive individuals, strengthen our structures, deepen internal democracy, and enhance the capacity of our party to deliver sustainable electoral victories and meaningful development.

THE 10 STRATEGIC PILLARS OF MY VISION

1. Building a United Party
2. Strengthening Party Structures from the Grassroots
3. Modernizing the Regional Secretariat
4. Effective Communication and Member Engagement
   5.Developing Leaders for Today and Tomorrow
5. Promoting Accountability and Transparency
   7.Data and Evidence-Based Party Organization
   8.Youth and Women’s Inclusion
   9.Electoral Preparedness Beyond Election Years
   10.Building Partnerships for Community Development

WHO IS DR. JAMES ZIEKFYE & DOES HE HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO FULFIL THE ABOVE VISION?

1.The Founder and CEO of Foundation for Global Life Changers
2.A leadership and Management Consultant
3.Time and Productivity Management expert
4.A renowned International Public Speaker and a great communicator
5.An International Corporate Trainer
6.A renowned author
7.A Professional teacher, Mentor and a Personal Development Coach
8.A GIZ Certified Business Coach and a mentor in Ghana
9.International Labour Organization (ILO) certified trainer
10.15 years of experience in organizational capacity building
11. 17 years of experience in management and administration
12. 20 years of experience in public speaking and communication
13.25 years of experience in teaching, mentoring and coaching
14.16 years of experience in women and youth empowerment
15.22 years of experience in active social /community service / mobilization effort and stakeholder engagement
16. 28 years of experience in active party grassroot mobilization and local financing
17. TEIN Secretary- TUTCO Chapter- 1996
18. Election committee Chairman / Election Director, NDC Jirapa- August, 2014
19.Elected Assemblymember for Jirapa Municipal Assembly- Jirapa Naayiri—2010-2014
20. TEIN Executive committee member University of Ghana, Legon Chapter –2002

Source: Upper West Media App