Aspiring National Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Hon. Dr. Akwasi Opong-Fosu, has proposed a comprehensive grassroots empowerment blueprint anchored on three pillars – Votes, Voice and Viability, dubbed the 3Vs.
The proposal was highlighted during an engagement with NDC branch members on the evening of September 24, 2026, where the future of the party’s grassroots structures took centre stage.
According to a press statement issued by the Akwasi Opong-Fosu for Chairman (AOF4C) campaign, the engagement focused on a straightforward principle: members who sustain the party and mobilise voters must also have a meaningful voice in its decisions and a fair opportunity to improve their economic prospects.
*The 3Vs Explained*
Dr. Opong-Fosu’s Grassroots Inclusivity proposal breaks down as:
*Votes:* Equip and recognise the branch and constituency members whose work builds the party’s electoral strength.
*Voice:* Give grassroots members a meaningful role in shaping party decisions, with a clear route for their proposals to reach regional and national leadership and receive a response.
*Viability:* Empower members financially and build financially viable constituency structures that can sustain their work between elections.
Under the proposal, constituencies would identify opportunities suited to their local economies and help interested members access skills training, apprenticeships, mentorship and markets. They would also support the formation of lawful, member-owned businesses and cooperatives, with clear ownership and proper financial records.
*Business Development Directorate*
A key feature of the plan is the establishment of a Business Development Directorate at party headquarters to coordinate constituency business activities, provide technical guidance, connect local structures with credible partners and promote accountability.
Each constituency would shape its activities around its own needs and opportunities. The programme is intended for organisation across all constituencies, without relying on a pilot scheme.
The statement noted that the meeting reinforced why grassroots empowerment must extend beyond election periods.
“Restoration, Renewal and Resetting must mean restoring trust in grassroots leadership, renewing members’ economic prospects, and resetting how the party empowers its members economically and supports its constituencies between elections,” it said.
