TEIN appeals to NDC leadership over disqualification of former executives
The National Secretariat of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) has appealed to the national leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to intervene following reports that former TEIN executives have been disqualified from contesting regional executive positions in various regions. In an appeal addressed to the National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, through the General…
The National Secretariat of the Tertiary Education Institutions Network (TEIN) has called on the national leadership of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) to reconsider the disqualification of former TEIN executives from running for regional executive positions. In a formal appeal, TEIN's General Secretary, Fiifi Fiavi Kwetey, addressed the issue to NDC's National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia.
Dr Mohammed Sadiq Gombilla, the National TEIN Coordinator, expressed concern over the exclusions of TEIN leaders from contesting regional roles due to their previous experience within TEIN rather than at the constituency level.
Dr Gombilla emphasized that TEIN executives played crucial roles in the party's operations, such as recruiting members, coordinating campaigns, and mobilising voters, often using personal resources to support the party's interests. He highlighted the significant political and electoral duties undertaken by TEIN leaders, which required sustained leadership, discipline, and collaboration with other executive levels.
Gombilla noted that TEIN's contributions were instrumental in the NDC's performance during the 2024 general elections, particularly through campus mobilisation among students.
The appeal underlined the recognition of the commitment and sacrifices made by former TEIN executives and questioned the fairness of denying them opportunities to serve at regional or national levels solely based on their prior experience. Dr Gombilla questioned why a candidate without prior executive experience could contest a constituency position but a former TEIN executive could be disqualified because they lacked constituency experience.
He urged the Functional Executive Committee to review the cases of disqualified aspirants and establish clear guidelines for recognizing TEIN executive service as a valid pathway to eligibility for regional and national leadership positions. Gombilla called for urgent intervention to address the perceived bias against TEIN executives and restore confidence in the system, preventing a potential weakening of campus mobilisation efforts.
He expressed solidarity with the affected aspirants and encouraged them to follow the prescribed appeal procedures while urging current TEIN leaders to remain committed to their roles until a resolution is reached.
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