The re-elected Western Regional Communications Officer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Richard Ernest Kirk-Mensah, has called for an end to factionalism and internal divisions within the party, warning that lingering tensions from the regional elections could undermine efforts to consolidate the party’s political strength ahead of the 2028 general elections.
He has urged party members, delegates and supporters to put aside personal differences, embrace reconciliation and unite behind the newly elected regional executives to advance the collective interests of the NDC.
Mr. Kirk-Mensah, who retained his position with 306 votes at the just-ended Western Regional Delegates Conference, made the appeal after a thanksgiving service at the Assemblies of God Church in Sekondi on Sunday, November 15, 2026.
He also congratulated Nana Kojo Toku on retaining his position as Western Regional Chairman, as well as all other successful candidates in the regional elections.
According to him, the internal contest should not leave divisions within the party but rather provide an opportunity for members to strengthen their relationships and work towards a common political objective.
He noted that the NDC’s performance in the 2028 general elections would depend largely on the unity, cooperation and commitment of its members, particularly at the grassroots level.
Mr. Kirk-Mensah further challenged party faithful to redirect their energies towards retaining all parliamentary seats currently held by the NDC in the Western Region while working to capture the two remaining constituencies occupied by the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP).
He stressed that achieving these objectives would require a united front rather than internal rivalry and disagreements over party positions.
In a further demonstration of his call for reconciliation, the re-elected communications officer appealed to any aspirant or party member who might have been offended by his statements or conduct during the campaign to forgive him.
He said he had also forgiven those who made comments against him during the electioneering period, urging all sides to put the past behind them and work together.
Mr. Kirk-Mensah maintained that the NDC must prioritise unity, discipline and collective responsibility if it is to strengthen its structures and pursue its parliamentary ambitions in the Western Region ahead of the 2028 general elections.
By Ebenezer Atiemo
