The General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Fifi Kwetey, has emphasized the significance of unity within the women’s wing of the party, highlighting their pivotal role in securing victory in the upcoming 2024 general election.
Addressing attendees at the induction ceremony of the women’s wing working committee in Accra last Friday, he underscored the historical contributions of women in the party’s establishment, sustenance, and growth.
He urged the women to recognize the substantial impact they have made and continue to make.
Fifi Kwetey, in his speech, drew from the wisdom of the late party founder, J.J. Rawlings, who had emphasized the vital role of women in building and strengthening the party’s foundation.
Quoting Rawlings, he stated, “The founder always told us that if we want to have a successful party, the women must be fully mobilized. When women are mobilized, the work is done.”
Stressing the pivotal role of women in the party’s inception, Kwetey stated, “This party is said to be born as a result of our founder but in reality, the people who founded this party were women who led, like his wife and other women.”
He urged the women to rally together, placing the party’s interests at the forefront of their efforts.
The General Secretary stressed the collective goal of recapturing political power in the forthcoming 2024 elections and underscored the indispensable role women have played in shaping the party’s trajectory.
“Women gave birth to men and movements like the NDC. So, we cannot succeed without women. We need you to be united, cadres may come and go but the party remains,” Kwetey reiterated.
Dr. Hanna Louisa Bissiw, the NDC National Women’s Organizer, echoed the General Secretary’s sentiments and vowed to galvanize the women’s group to ensure a resounding victory in the 2024 elections.
She emphasized the collective commitment to achieving a triumphant outcome for the NDC and affirmed her dedication to fostering unity among the women’s wing.