Mrs Rebecca Akolgo Assibi, an aspirant for the position of Upper East Regional Deputy Women’s Organiser of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to empower women through effective leadership, mentorship, and capacity-building initiatives if given the mandate in the party’s upcoming regional elections.
She said her vision was to empower women through leadership training, mentorship programmes, and the creation of opportunities that would enhance their participation in party activities, leadership roles, and community development.
Mrs Assibi, the current Upper East Regional Coordinator of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO) and a former Zebilla Constituency Women’s Organiser who served for two consecutive terms in the Bawku West Constituency, has declared her intention to contest for the position in the NDC’s regional elections scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2026.
Speaking exclusively to Word News, Mrs Assibi said her decision to contest the position was motivated by her humility, unwavering commitment to the NDC, and desire to contribute meaningfully to the growth and development of the party.She emphasised her commitment to mobilising women across all 15 constituencies in the Upper East Region to actively participate in party activities and take up leadership responsibilities to promote collective development.
Mrs Assibi expressed confidence that her experience at the constituency level, particularly her service as Zebilla Constituency Women’s Organiser, had equipped her with the leadership skills and experience needed to strengthen the party’s Women’s Wing.She further pledged to promote unity, integrity, inclusiveness, and dedicated service, stressing the need to build a stronger, more vibrant, and united Women’s Wing capable of advancing the interests of women within the party.
Her campaign message is anchored on the slogan: “Together for Stronger Women.”
Source:mywordfmonline.com Gaspard Adongo Ayuureneeya