Siena:Western Region The Western Regional Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Alhaji Iddrisu Mustapha, has announced his candidacy for the position of Western Regional Vice Chairman in the party's upcoming regional elections.
According to Ghana Web, Mustapha, who serves as Principal Corporate Affairs Officer at the Minerals Development Fund, intends to leverage his experience in party organisation, education, and public service to enhance the regional executive's strength.
In a statement to journalists, Mustapha emphasized the need for NDC leaders who can effectively combine grassroots mobilisation with professional expertise to solidify the party's achievements in the region. He highlighted his background in youth-level service, education, energy policy, and corporate affairs as pivotal in building a stronger and more cohesive regional administration.
Mustapha holds a Bachelor of Education in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast and a Master of Science in Energy Management from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, UK. Prior to his current role at the Minerals Development Fund, he was an Energy Policy Analyst at the Energy Policy and Research Institute from 2015 to 2022. He also served as Deputy Regional Manager of Schools at the Islamic Education Unit of the Ghana Education Service.
Delegates who have spoken to the media describe Mustapha as a seasoned organiser with a strong background in youth mobilisation, which they believe could help bridge the gap between the regional leadership and the grassroots.
The NDC's regional elections are scheduled for next month, where delegates will elect new executives to guide the party's activities in the Western Region for the next four years.