Alfred Ababio Kumi, popularly known as Adenta Kumi, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), outlining an ambitious plan to re-energize the party’s youth base and position it strongly for the 2028 general elections.
In a passionate address to party faithful and supporters, Kumi described his decision as a response to the concerns and frustrations of young people within the party and across the country. He emphasized that his ambition is not driven by personal political gain, but by a deep commitment to serve and restore confidence among the youth.
“I stand before you not as a politician chasing shadows,” he stated, “but as your brother—someone who understands the struggles, the closed doors, and the weight of unfulfilled promises.”
Kumi acknowledged that while the NPP has played a significant role in Ghana’s political development, it currently faces internal challenges, particularly in sustaining its youthful vibrancy. He expressed concern over what he described as an aging delegate base, noting that the average age of party delegates stands at 42. According to him, this signals an urgent need to deliberately attract and empower younger members to take up leadership and organizational roles.
Reflecting on the 2024 elections, Kumi pointed to gaps in youth engagement and communication as key lessons for the party. He said many young people felt disconnected from the party’s messaging, allowing alternative narratives to dominate the political space. However, he described the situation not as a decline, but as a wake-up call for renewal.
As part of his vision, Kumi proposed the establishment of a National Youth Secretariat focused on three main pillars: youth policy formulation, youth-centered research, and structured opportunity mapping. He explained that the secretariat would serve as a strategic hub to identify employment, entrepreneurship, and educational opportunities for young party members nationwide.
He also unveiled plans for a Youth Skills and Jobs Initiative aimed at linking young people to opportunities in technology, agriculture, entrepreneurship, and industry. According to him, the initiative will ensure that youth participation in the party translates into tangible economic empowerment.
To strengthen grassroots engagement, Kumi announced plans to create a National Youth Club structure that would anchor the party’s presence in communities across the country. Through volunteerism and community service, he said, NPP youth would rebuild trust and demonstrate relevance at the local level.
Recognizing the growing importance of digital communication, Kumi further proposed a Digital Youth Mobilization Hub. This platform, he explained, would coordinate online activism, strengthen messaging, and equip young communicators to effectively project the party’s achievements and policy alternatives.
Central to his campaign is what he calls the “Chamber Policy,” a framework aimed at ensuring youth are not merely campaign foot soldiers but active partners in governance. He argued that if young people are mobilized to help secure electoral victory—targeting at least 54 percent of the vote in 2028—they must also be given meaningful roles in decision-making once the party regains power.
Addressing Ghanaians from urban centers to rural communities, Kumi stressed that the future of the country depends on renewed determination and unity within the NPP. He urged party members to reject stagnation and embrace bold reforms that will restore the party’s winning spirit.
“Our moment is now,” he declared. “We must make this party attractive again to the youth of Ghana and reclaim our strength.”
His declaration sets the stage for what is expected to be a competitive internal race as the NPP prepares for reorganization ahead of the next national elections.
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