The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Fiavi Kwetey, has called for renewed efforts to solidify the party’s dominance in the Volta Region, a long-standing NDC stronghold.
Speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, December 2, Kwetey responded to former President John Mahama’s concerns regarding the New Patriotic Party (NPP)’s increasing presence in the region. He urged the party to avoid complacency.
“It’s more of an issue of saying, let’s not be complacent,” Fifi Kwetey emphasized.
“We shouldn’t assume that we will continue winning massively without putting in the extra effort that needs to be done.”
He added, “That’s not to say that we suddenly expect the Volta Region, which has traditionally been a stronghold of the NDC, to somehow significantly change in the NDC’s favour. No.”
The Ketu South MP stressed the importance of reminding the people of Volta of the NDC’s development record.
“We’ve done a lot for you. This is a party that has clearly shown its commitment to the people,” he said.
Addressing criticisms that the NDC has taken the Volta Region for granted, he argued that the party’s track record speaks for itself.
“Of course, it’s the NPP’s job to say that we’re taking you for granted. But we have shown that we are the better political party.”
Fifi Kwetey drew a parallel between the NDC’s strategies in Volta and its efforts in the NPP-dominated Ashanti Region.
“We do the same thing in Ashanti, where we remind the people that, when it comes to genuine development, the NDC has actually delivered far more for Ashanti Region than the NPP has,” he claimed, citing projects such as the Kejetia Market, Kumasi Airport expansion, and other major infrastructure developments initiated under NDC governments.
While acknowledging the competitiveness inherent in politics, he underscored the need to keep the NDC’s base motivated.
“Politics is normal. Your opponent will always try to appeal to people who don’t generally vote for them,” he explained.
“Just look at what happened in America, where Trump sought the Black and Hispanic votes—groups that traditionally didn’t vote for Republicans.”
Similarly, he observed, the NPP is attempting to make inroads in the Volta Region. “The NPP will play that strategy in Volta. The NDC does the same in Ashanti. The job is to ensure you convince your people to stay solid behind you.”
Fifi Kwetey also took the opportunity to contrast the governance records of the two major parties, highlighting the NDC’s efficiency despite limited resources.
“We’re talking about a government that, in eight years, had access to $20 billion, while the NPP is now talking about nearly $800 billion in loans and borrowing.”
“And yet, we managed to achieve so much with $20 billion,” he argued.
“That’s a massive achievement, and that’s what makes the NDC a great political party that has shown faith—not just in Volta Region, but across the country.”
Acknowledging the NPP’s efforts in the Volta Region as part of a broader political strategy, Fifi Kwetey called for vigilance and proactive engagement.
“The job is not to assume loyalty but to work to earn it every time. That’s what we’re doing in Volta Region and everywhere else,” he concluded.
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