Upper West Regional Chairman Aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Alhassan Adams Randy, popularly known as #theUnifier, has unveiled a comprehensive 10-Pillar Strategic Framework aimed at building a stronger, united and winning party in the region.

The framework, captured in his document titled “A Renewed Vision for a Stronger, United and Sustainable Winning Party,” outlines practical actions to reform, empower and prepare the NDC for victory.

THE 10 PILLARS

PILLAR 1: Institutionalizing Consultative Leadership. Alhaji Randy proposes the establishment of a Regional Stakeholders Advisory Forum involving elders, former executives, former appointees, patrons, opinion leaders, women and youth representatives. He will assign stakeholder liaison portfolios to Regional Vice Chairpersons, hold quarterly consultative meetings at regional, constituency and functional wing levels, and create a feedback system for policy and implementation. The promise: Decisions shaped through consultation and owned by the party.

PILLAR 2: Women and Youth Empowerment.
To strengthen the Women’s and Youth Wings as engines of party growth, he will develop annual strategic plans linked to government opportunities, revitalize TEIN chapters, support skills and enterprise development for artisans, technicians, hospitality operators and creatives, build partnerships for local and international scholarships, and expand digital mobilization. The promise: Women and young people equipped with skills, voice and opportunities.

PILLAR 3: Fair Rewards and Recognition System.
He will establish transparent, merit-based criteria for appointments, committees and training, introduce an Annual Regional Party Honours Scheme, recognize outstanding constituency executives, branch officers, youth activists and women leaders, and maintain a performance database. The promise: A transparent culture where service and performance are recognized.

PILLAR 4: Upper West Development Advocacy Agenda.
Alhaji Randy seeks to position the NDC as a leading advocate for regional development. Key actions include establishing a multidisciplinary Development Agenda Task Force, organizing an annual Upper West Development Forum with government, chiefs and development partners, and advocating for roads, bridges, rural electrification, irrigation, agro-processing, school infrastructure, technical education, scholarships, health facilities and private investment. The promise: A party that champions practical development priorities.

PILLAR 5: Grassroots Strengthening and Constituency Empowerment.
He plans to train constituency structures in leadership and election management, activate polling stations through membership recruitment and community engagement, mobilize resources for a Constituency Support Fund, and expand membership among youth, women, first-time voters and professionals. The promise: Stronger constituencies and active polling stations in every community.

PILLAR 6: A Caring, Strong and Self-Reliant Party.
This pillar focuses on practical welfare. Key actions include: acquiring a regional ambulance and hearse for party welfare, creating a Borehole Repair Brigade with trained technicians in every constituency to restore water and create youth jobs, establishing a Regional Business Centre and Printing Press to cut costs and generate income, providing at least two motorbikes to every constituency with maintenance systems, and establishing an NDC Cooperative Union for low-interest credit. The promise: Practical welfare, mobility and financial support for members.

PILLAR 7: Electoral Readiness and Victory Management.
To maintain permanent electoral preparedness, he will establish a Regional Electoral Strategy Unit for data management and campaign planning, recruit and continuously train polling agents, conduct annual constituency electoral reviews, and maintain a voter-mobilization framework beyond election periods. The promise: Organized, informed and prepared structures at every stage.

PILLAR 8: Party Infrastructure Development.
Alhaji Randy will develop a Regional Conference Hall and Training Centre, support constituencies to acquire offices and improve meeting spaces, establish a Resource Mobilization Committee, and develop funding strategies through contributions and partnerships. The promise: Permanent spaces that support coordination and training.

PILLAR 9: Communication and Information Management.
He will establish integrated communication channels linking region, constituencies, electoral areas and polling stations, issue monthly information bulletins on party activities and government programmes, and expand digital transformation through social media, WhatsApp platforms and databases. The promise: Timely, accurate and coordinated communication.

PILLAR 10: Peace-Building and Internal Conflict Management
To sustain unity, he will establish an independent Regional Reconciliation Committee to mediate disputes, introduce an early-warning mechanism to identify tensions before they escalate, and organize regular retreats and dialogue sessions. The promise: Disagreements addressed early, respectfully and constructively.

TRACKING AND FUNDING

Alhaji Randy says the vision will be tracked through annual operational plans, quarterly performance reviews, annual progress reports, and constituency accountability meetings.

Funding will come from fundraising activities, voluntary contributions from members and leaders, support from benefactors and development partners, and income from the regional printing press.

He concludes: “The Choice is Unity. The Path is Action. Let us build a stronger, united and winning NDC “.

Source: Sungmaale FM