Goosie Tanoh urges NDC to uphold probity and accountability to sustain leadership for the next 50 years

Presidential Advisor Goosie Tanoh has urged the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to return to its founding principles. He emphasized probity, accountability, and participatory democracy as essential values. These values are crucial for the NDC's leadership over the next 50 years.

Speaking on the 46th anniversary of the June 4 uprising, Tanoh warned of potential risks. He stated that without a genuine internal reset, the NDC could become elitist. This would lead to a loss of public trust similar to what happened with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Tanoh cautioned against personal squabbles within the party. He stressed that now is the time to build and strengthen the NDC.

He noted that the recent electoral defeat of the NPP reflects public discontent with corruption and arrogance. The NDC must learn from these mistakes as Ghanaians have given them another chance to lead.

“The state should serve collective upliftment, not private gains,” he said. Trust will only come if they address people's needs and aspirations.

Tanoh called for an internal review of party governance structures. He believes accountability should start from grassroots levels. “We have become an electoral machine with power at the top,” he added.

He proposed a national consultative process within the NDC over 18 months. This process aims for an ideological and constitutional reset convention.

“It’s time for a new consultative process,” he stated, emphasizing leadership for future generations.

Tanoh highlighted lessons from June 4, noting that legitimacy comes from service and transparency. “Power belongs to the people; we are merely stewards,” he reminded party members.

He endorsed President Mahama’s current reset agenda as a positive step forward. However, he insisted that internal changes are also necessary to avoid past mistakes.

“President Mahama has started at the State level; now it’s our turn,” Tanoh said.

His statement serves as both commemoration and call to action. Probity and accountability must be seen as survival strategies for political relevance.

“This is not just rhetoric; we need structural responses now,” he concluded.

As the NDC looks ahead, it faces both challenges and opportunities. By adhering to its founding values, it can inspire unity and lead Ghana effectively for generations to come.