Deputy General Secretary aspirant of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Isaac Kwame Ngula Batun, popularly known as the Grassroots Chief of Staff, has urged party members not to lose hope following a recent parliamentary seat projection by Global InfoAnalytics ahead of the 2028 general elections.
In a press release issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Mr. Batun said the first MRP Model analysis by Global InfoAnalytics, which projects 154 parliamentary seats for the NDC, 100 for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), two toss-up seats and 20 undisclosed seats, should rather serve as a wake-up call for the governing party.
He stressed that the projection should not be interpreted as a sign of defeat but as an opportunity for the NDC to strengthen its internal structures, intensify grassroots mobilisation and consolidate its electoral fortunes ahead of the next general elections.
According to him, the NDC’s victory in 2028 will not be secured in Accra alone but through sustained engagement and effective organisation at every polling station, branch, constituency and community across the country.
Mr. Batun declared that his ambition to become Deputy General Secretary is driven by his commitment to strengthening the party’s grassroots structures, insisting that he would work not only to retain the party’s current parliamentary supermajority but also to win additional seats if elected.
Outlining his vision, the aspirant unveiled a five-point agenda aimed at reconnecting the party with its grassroots base, beginning with the rebuilding of strong, active and respected branch structures to ensure that no branch is neglected in the party’s organisational activities.
He also pledged to empower polling station executives through training, logistics, adequate resources and recognition, describing them as critical actors whose contributions remain essential to the party’s success during elections.
On party welfare, Mr. Batun promised to prioritise the needs of cadres and grassroots supporters through improved welfare, inclusion and recognition of their sacrifices, arguing that a political party must demonstrate genuine commitment to the people who work tirelessly to sustain it.
He further called for greater opportunities for young people and women to participate in party leadership and decision-making, while emphasising the need for unity, discipline and early political organisation rather than waiting until the 2028 election year.
Reassuring party faithful of his commitment, Mr. Batun maintained that a united NDC with an empowered grassroots base could not only defend its parliamentary majority but also expand its representation in the next Parliament. He declared that “the grassroots are the engine of the party,” reaffirming his identity as their Chief of Staff under the campaign slogan, #EmpoweringTheGrassroots.
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11th November, 2026
THE GRASSROOTS CHIEF OF STAFF ASSURES NDC FAMILY: DO NOT LOSE HOPE, THE NEW HOPE IS HERE!
The Office of Isaac Kwame Ngula Batun, Deputy General Secretary aspirant, popularly known as The Grassroots Chief of Staff, has taken note of the first MRP Model analysis of the 2028 parliamentary seats by Global InfoAnalytics, which projects 154 seats for the NDC, 100 for the NPP, two toss-up seats and 20 undisclosed seats.
We wish to assure the entire NDC family, including the cadres, elders, youth, women and, above all, the grassroots, that they should not lose hope.
This projection is not a defeat. It is a call to work. It is a reminder that the 2028 victory will not be won in Accra alone; it will be won at every polling station, in every branch, constituency and community where our grassroots stand.
The new hope is here. Major Batun is here.
If elected as Deputy General Secretary, I will not only work to retain the supermajority we currently have but also strive to win more seats for the party.
This is because the engine of the party is the grassroots, and I am their Chief of Staff.
MY FIVE-POINT PLAN TO RECONNECT THE PARTY TO ITS ROOTS
1. Reconnect with the Branches: Rebuild strong, active and respected branch structures. Every branch matters, and no branch will be left behind.
2. Empower the Polling Station Executives: Provide training, logistics, resources and recognition for the men and women who do the real work on election day.
3. Restore Cadre and Grassroots Welfare: Build a party that cares for its foot soldiers through welfare, inclusion and respect for cadres who have sacrificed for the party.
4. Youth and Women in Action: Create real opportunities and leadership roles for our youth and women, not just through slogans but through concrete action.
5. Unity, Discipline and Early Organisation: Start the work now, not in 2028. One party, one vision, one victory, from the grassroots up.
NDC family, be assured: With unity, hard work and a reconnected grassroots base, we will not just retain our majority; we will expand it.
The grassroots are the engine. I am their Chief of Staff. Together, we will win more.
SIGNED:
ISAAC KWAME NGULA BATUN
Deputy General Secretary Aspirant
The Grassroots Chief of Staff
#EmpoweringTheGrassroots
