By Daniel Bampoe
Michael Frimpong Okyere, popularly known as MF Okyere, has officially declared his intention to contest for the position of Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the Suhum Constituency, unveiling a broad-based vision aimed at repositioning the party’s youth wing as a decisive force ahead of the 2028 general elections.
In a statement to party members and supporters, MF Okyere described the youth not as “leaders of tomorrow,” but as the driving force of today, stressing that the future electoral strength of the party in Suhum depends largely on how well its young people are organised, motivated, and politically empowered.
He argued that the constituency has reached a stage where it requires a strong mobiliser, unifier and organiser with personal appeal, capable of energising the youth base and transforming it into a disciplined, results-oriented political force for the NPP.
Placing his campaign within the broader history of party organisation in the constituency, MF Okyere noted that internal party structures have increasingly recognised the strategic importance of youth mobilisation, particularly after recent election cycles where grassroots participation, volunteer coordination and communication networks proved decisive in campaign outcomes.
He said the next phase of party growth must go beyond slogans and symbolism, and focus on building sustainable youth structures that can deliver both political victories and personal development for members.
Outlining his vision, MF Okyere pledged to create a youth-friendly ecosystem where young party members can thrive both personally and politically.
Central to this plan is the establishment of a Youth Working Committee, which he described as a strategic “thinking hub” for the youth wing, ensuring that ideas, planning and policy direction are collectively developed rather than centred on one individual.
He further proposed the decentralisation of the youth wing into zonal structures, allowing for proper needs assessment, grassroots participation, and targeted interventions that respond directly to the challenges facing young people in different communities within the constituency.
He also committed to championing the MPs’ Youth in Skills Acquisition (artisan) project, positioning the youth wing as a vehicle for practical empowerment through vocational training and employable skills development.
According to him, political mobilisation must be tied to real-life opportunities that improve livelihoods and reduce youth vulnerability.
Communication and capacity-building form a core part of his agenda.
MF Okyere said every member of the youth wing must become a party communicator, capable of articulating and selling the party’s message effectively.
To achieve this, he promised structured capacity training programmes, leadership development initiatives, and platforms for personal growth, alongside systems for talent identification, recognition, and reward within the youth wing.
His declaration is underpinned by a long record of party service. MF Okyere is a former Youth Wing campaign strategist, the current Youth Wing administrator, Volunteer Groups Coordinator for the 2024 elections, a member of the Central Campaign Team, and part of the Advance Team for the 2024 elections.
These roles, he argues, have given him practical experience in grassroots organisation, campaign planning, logistics coordination, and youth mobilisation across multiple levels of party activity.
