The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has officially announced the commencement of a nationwide party membership registration exercise, slated to run from February 10 to March 30, as part of efforts to deepen grassroots participation and strengthen the party’s base ahead of future political contests.
The registration drive, which is being rolled out across constituencies nationwide, is aimed at welcoming new members, updating the party’s database, and reinvigorating supporter engagement at the branch and constituency levels.
Party officials say the exercise underscores the NDC’s commitment to inclusiveness, internal democracy, and active citizen participation in Ghana’s political process.
In the Ashanti Region, the call for mass participation has been strongly echoed by Samuel Gyekye Mensah, popularly known as Supremo, an Ashanti Regional Youth Organiser Hopeful.
In a message accompanying the campaign, he urged young people, first-time voters, and sympathisers of the party to seize the opportunity to formally join the NDC and contribute meaningfully to the party’s growth and national vision.
According to Mr. Gyekye Mensah, the membership drive is more than a routine administrative exercise; it is a strategic moment to mobilise the energy and ideas of the youth for national development. He stressed that young people remain the backbone of the party’s future and must be positioned at the centre of political organisation, advocacy, and leadership.
“This registration exercise is a call to action for all progressive-minded Ghanaians, especially the youth, to take ownership of the political process. The NDC remains the party that listens, empowers, and delivers for the ordinary Ghanaian,” he noted.
He further highlighted the importance of the Ashanti Region in national elections, describing it as a key battleground where effective youth mobilisation could significantly influence electoral outcomes. He pledged his commitment, if given the mandate, to strengthen youth structures, promote unity, and drive issue-based political engagement across the region.
Party insiders indicate that the registration exercise will be conducted at designated centres within communities, with branch executives playing a leading role to ensure transparency and accessibility. Both new applicants and existing members who wish to regularise their status are expected to take part.
The NDC leadership has called on party faithful to support the process peacefully and responsibly, emphasising that a credible and well-organised membership register is essential for effective internal elections, policy advocacy, and national mobilisation.
As the February 10 start date approaches, enthusiasm continues to build among supporters, with party communicators describing the campaign as a “renewal moment” for the NDC.
With messages such as “Join the NDC Now” gaining traction, the party appears poised to leverage the registration period to expand its reach, particularly among the youth and first-time voters.
The membership exercise will officially close on March 30, after which the party is expected to compile and validate data ahead of subsequent organisational activities. For many within the party, the exercise represents not only growth in numbers, but a reaffirmation of the NDC’s grassroots identity and democratic values.
