Davis Suleman Mohammed is seeking election as Deputy Western Regional Youth Organiser of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC), placing youth empowerment and stronger grassroots organisation at the centre of his campaign.
The Deputy Constituency Youth Organiser for Amenfi West says the party’s youth wing must do more than mobilise members for political activities and elections. He wants it to create economic opportunities, strengthen internal structures and support the NDC’s long-term political success.
Mr Suleman Mohammed has held his current constituency role for four years and has served for a further four years on the Western Regional Youth Working Committee. He believes that combination of local experience and regional involvement makes him well suited to the position.
“My involvement in the party’s structures dates back to my formative years in branch and student politics, giving me an appreciation of the organisational demands of building a strong youth wing from the grassroots upwards,” he said.
His previous positions include Youth Representative for the Amenfi West Constituency, membership of the Amenfi West Youth Working Committee, Youth Organiser for the Damang D/A JHS branch and Branch Secretary of the NDC at the Asankrangwa Nursing Training School.
He was also involved with the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) at Accra Technical University and the University College of Management Studies (UCOMS). He says those experiences strengthened his understanding of student politics, youth mobilisation and party organisation.
Economic opportunities central to campaign
Economic empowerment is a major part of Mr Suleman Mohammed’s platform. Through his company, Davis Group of Companies, he says initiatives have already helped hundreds of young people in Amenfi West improve their employability and pursue economic independence.
“Through my company, Davis Group of Companies, I have championed initiatives that have benefited hundreds of young people in Amenfi West, helping them pursue employability, economic independence and self-reliance,” he said.
If elected, he intends to extend that work across the Western Region.
“For me, political leadership must respond to the everyday realities of young people. Beyond mobilising them for party activities and elections, I believe leadership must help create opportunities that improve their livelihoods and give them a greater stake in the party’s vision. This is what I bring to the position,” he added.
He says young members remain a key asset to the NDC whether it is in government or opposition, and that the party should respond to their commitment by trusting them, supporting their initiatives and involving them in decision-making.
“An empowered youth has immense potential to influence the fortunes of the party. When we are in government, the youth can help strengthen our administration, minimise internal disaffection and present the party as a united force. In opposition, their commitment and organisational strength remain equally important,” he said.
Mr Suleman Mohammed also donated 100 bags of cement towards construction of the NDC’s new Western Regional office. He said the contribution was intended to support the party’s infrastructure and operational capacity.
He is now asking delegates to back a platform built on grassroots experience, regional exposure, youth development and stronger party structures. His stated aim is to create a youth wing that remains active beyond election periods and deepens the NDC’s presence in communities.
