By Ishmael Junourgh 
Incumbent Deputy Regional Youth Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the Upper East Region, Samson Samari, has declared his intention to contest for the position of Regional Youth Organiser, expressing confidence that his four years of experience in the regional youth wing have equipped him with the leadership skills and networks needed to advance the party’s interests.
Samari, who is seeking to move from the deputy position to the substantive regional leadership role, says his decision is informed by his practical experience in managing the affairs of the youth wing and his commitment to strengthening the party’s political fortunes across the region.
According to him, his four years as Deputy Regional Youth Organiser have provided him with a deeper understanding of the challenges confronting the youth wing, as well as the organisational demands of building a vibrant and effective political structure.
He believes that his established networks, political connections and relationships with key stakeholders within the party put him in a strong position to provide the leadership required to unite, mobilise and empower NDC youth across the Upper East Region.
A major priority of his proposed leadership, Samari indicated, would be to improve access to employment opportunities and create stronger channels through which young people could benefit from available opportunities.
He observed that many young people in the region continue to feel excluded from employment opportunities and other forms of support, stressing that the situation requires deliberate engagement, effective lobbying and strategic networking.
“If given the mandate, I will make it a point to ensure that we lobby, work and engage the necessary people to position the Upper East Regional Youth Wing to deliver for the youth,” he stated.
Samari further pledged to build a well-equipped, coordinated and politically effective youth wing capable of responding to the concerns of young people while strengthening the NDC’s grassroots presence.
Beyond youth empowerment, he sees the upcoming regional youth leadership contest as an important opportunity to consolidate the party’s electoral gains and expand its political influence.
He said his leadership ambition is anchored in the broader objective of helping the NDC retain its 15 parliamentary seats in the Upper East Region, while increasing the party’s presidential vote margin in future elections.
He also called for a renewed commitment to making the Upper East Region a formidable electoral stronghold of the NDC, describing the region as one that must remain a reliable political base for the party.
Samari’s aspiration comes with an emphasis on experience, political networking, youth mobilisation and organisational continuity. His campaign message places particular importance on translating the numerical strength of the youth into meaningful political participation, opportunities and electoral results.
As the contest for the regional youth leadership position gathers momentum, Samari is presenting himself as a candidate whose experience as a deputy, familiarity with the party’s structures and commitment to youth mobilisation could provide the foundation for a stronger and more effective regional youth wing.
Charles Prempeh PhD