NDC Youth Leader Vows to Reclaim Bimbilla Seat by 2028: 'The Numbers Are on Our Side'

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is setting its sights on a major political comeback in the Bimbilla constituency, with the party's National Youth Working Committee Chairman, Okai Mintah, promising a strategic grassroots push to flip the seat in the 2028 elections. Speaking to Branch Youth Organizers in the constituency on August 21, 2026, Mintah laid out a bold vision centered on youth empowerment and relentless organization.

Mintah, who is positioning himself to become the party's National Youth Organizer, declared that the NDC's path back to victory in Bimbilla runs through its youth wing. He emphasized that a stronger, more organized, and more purposeful youth structure would be the engine driving the party's resurgence in the area.

“Bimbilla is coming back to the NDC, and we are going to make that happen through a stronger, more organized and more purposeful Youth Wing,” Mintah stated.

Why the NDC believes Bimbilla is winnable in 2028

The optimism is not unfounded. Recent electoral data shows a dramatic tightening of the race in Bimbilla. In the 2024 parliamentary election, the NPP's Dominic Nitiwul retained the seat with 34,582 votes (54.08 percent), while the NDC's Joseph Kwabena Manboah-Rockson secured a strong 29,364 votes (45.92 percent). That 5,218-vote margin is a significant improvement for the NDC compared to the 2016 election, where Nitiwul won by a much larger margin of 57.73 percent to 34.68 percent.

Mintah argues that this trajectory proves the constituency is within reach. He insists that with disciplined organization and aggressive grassroots engagement, the party can close the gap entirely.

“The numbers tell us something very important: Bimbilla is not beyond our reach. The gap has narrowed, and with disciplined organisation, aggressive grassroots engagement and a Youth Wing that is fully mobilised, we can cross the line,” he declared.

A new playbook for youth mobilization

Mintah's strategy moves beyond traditional election-time campaigning. He is calling for a permanent grassroots network that keeps young people engaged throughout the entire political cycle, not just when votes are being counted.

“We will not leave our victory to chance. We will organise at the branch level, build the capacity of our young people and work relentlessly until every vote that belongs to the NDC is mobilised,” he said.

This approach is already winning support from local leaders. Abdul Samed Hamza, Municipal Chief Executive (MCE) for the Nanumba North Municipal Assembly, welcomed Mintah's commitment, describing it as timely and necessary for the party's resurgence in the constituency.

“The figures show that the NDC is making significant progress in Bimbilla. What we need now is to consolidate that progress by strengthening our grassroots structures, empowering our youth and ensuring that our people remain engaged throughout the political cycle. With unity, hard work and effective organisation, the NDC can reclaim this seat,” Hamza said.

Investing in youth as a political force

Mintah's core message is that the youth are a decisive force in Ghanaian elections. He believes the NDC must invest in its youth structures and ensure every young party member has a clear role in the electoral strategy.

“We are not coming to Bimbilla to make promises; we are coming to organise, to build and to win. When the Youth Wing is strong, the party is strong. And when our branches are strong, victory becomes inevitable,” he said.

This engagement is part of Mintah's broader consultations with grassroots youth structures as he prepares to contest the position of National Youth Organizer when nominations open. His message is clear: the NDC's future victories will be built from the ground up, with young people leading the charge.

Frequently asked questions

What is the current political situation in Bimbilla?

The NPP's Dominic Nitiwul currently holds the seat, but the NDC's vote share has grown significantly. In 2024, the NDC secured 45.92 percent of the vote, narrowing the margin to just over 5,000 votes.

Who is Okai Mintah?

Okai Mintah is the Chairman of the NDC National Youth Working Committee. He is seeking to become the party's National Youth Organizer and is leading efforts to strengthen grassroots youth structures in constituencies like Bimbilla.

What is the NDC's strategy for winning Bimbilla in 2028?

The strategy focuses on permanent grassroots mobilization, youth empowerment, and branch-level organization. The party aims to build a year-round network that keeps voters engaged, rather than relying on last-minute campaign pushes.