HTU lecturer joins NDC volta race, vows to rebuild Grassroots and “Reclaim Glory”

Dr Stanley Nelvis Glate declares bid for Regional Secretary, promises a more responsive and accountable party secretariat

A new contender has entered the race for the Volta Regional Secretary position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), with Ho Technical University lecturer Dr Stanley Nelvis Glate declaring his intention to contest the upcoming election.

Dr Glate, a senior lecturer at the Department of Marketing at Ho Technical University and Chairman of the university’s chapter of the Technical University Teachers Association of Ghana (TUTAG), announced his candidature at the Volta Regional Press Centre.

His campaign is being anchored on the theme: “Rebuilding the Grassroots, Restoring Hope, Reclaiming Glory.”

“The Time Has Come to Rejuvenate the Base”

Addressing party delegates, constituency and branch executives, electoral area coordinators, youth and women’s groups, veterans and supporters, Dr Glate argued that the NDC’s longstanding dominance in the Volta Region should not be taken for granted.

He maintained that historical electoral strength alone cannot guarantee future victories.

“The time has come to rejuvenate the base,” he declared.

According to him, the NDC must strengthen its organisational structures, reconnect with supporters and restore confidence at the grassroots if it wants to remain electorally competitive.

‘No Constituency Must Feel Abandoned’

Dr Glate is promising a Regional Secretariat that will prioritise transparency, accountability, accessibility and responsiveness.

He says, if elected, he will regularly engage constituency and branch executives to understand their concerns, provide timely feedback and ensure that information and resources from the Regional Secretariat reach the grassroots effectively.

His vision, he said, is for every constituency to feel valued and every branch to receive the support it needs.

He also made a strong appeal for inclusiveness within the party, declaring:

“No MP must feel disrespected. No MMDCE or appointee must feel left out. No constituency must feel abandoned. No branch must feel forgotten. No committed activist must feel unappreciated.”

Communication at the Heart of His Campaign

The Ho Technical University lecturer says communication between the regional leadership and the grassroots must be significantly improved.

He wants constituency and branch structures to receive the information, coordination and support required to effectively carry out their responsibilities.

Dr Glate also called for the early identification of challenges confronting the party at the grassroots, arguing that such challenges should be collectively addressed and transformed into opportunities for organisational growth.

‘Together, We Shall Restore Confidence’

The aspiring Regional Secretary is positioning his campaign as more than an individual bid for political office.

He says the contest is about rebuilding the NDC’s organisational foundation and preparing the party in the Volta Region for future electoral battles.

“Together, we shall restore confidence. Together, we shall strengthen our structures. Together, we shall inspire our activists. Together, we shall give hope to our constituencies.”

Dr Glate believes the real strength of the NDC lies not merely in the Regional Secretariat but in the collective commitment of members across branches, electoral areas, constituencies and communities.

He therefore describes his candidacy as an attempt to build a stronger bridge between the regional leadership and the grassroots.

A New Battle for the NDC’s Volta Leadership

With Dr Glate now officially throwing his hat into the ring, the contest for the NDC’s Volta Regional Secretary position is set for an interesting political battle.

His message is clear: rebuild the grassroots, restore confidence, improve communication and reposition the NDC for future victories.

Dr Stanley Nelvis Glate enters the contest with a promise to reconnect the party’s regional leadership with constituencies and branch executives

The race for the position of NDC Volta Regional Secretary is gathering momentum following the declaration of Dr Stanley Nelvis Glate, a senior lecturer at Ho Technical University, to contest the position.

Dr Glate is entering the race with a message centred on grassroots mobilisation, accountability and organisational renewal, arguing that the party’s strength must be built from the branches upward.

‘The Grassroots Must Come First’

At the heart of Dr Glate’s campaign is a call for the NDC to pay greater attention to the people who keep the party’s structures functioning at the grassroots.

He believes constituency executives, branch executives, activists, youth groups, women’s groups and other party stakeholders must feel directly connected to the Regional Secretariat.

His campaign theme — “Rebuilding the Grassroots, Restoring Hope, Reclaiming Glory” — captures what he says is his vision for the party in the Volta Region.

A Direct Challenge to the Regional Leadership

Dr Glate’s entry could inject fresh competition into the race, particularly as delegates assess who can best coordinate the party’s structures ahead of future elections.

The university lecturer is presenting himself as a candidate with both academic experience and organisational ambition, promising a secretariat that is accessible, responsive and accountable.

His argument is simple: a strong regional party structure cannot exist without a motivated grassroots base.

No Constituency Should Feel Forgotten

One of the strongest aspects of his campaign is his emphasis on inclusiveness.

Dr Glate says no constituency, branch or committed activist should feel neglected by the regional leadership.

He is also calling for stronger communication between the Regional Secretariat and the various constituencies, with regular engagement intended to ensure that challenges at the grassroots are identified and addressed early.

The Battle for the Volta NDC Gets Interesting

With his declaration, the contest for the NDC Volta Regional Secretary position is taking on another dimension.

Dr Glate is betting on grassroots mobilisation, improved communication and accountable leadership to win the confidence of delegates.

His campaign now faces the crucial task of convincing delegates that his vision can translate into practical organisational results.

For the aspiring Regional Secretary, the mission is bigger than winning an election.

It is about rebuilding the structures, restoring confidence and preparing the NDC for the political battles ahead.

The race is on — and Dr Glate wants to lead the Volta NDC from the grassroots up.