{
  "id": 12118281,
  "title": "NDC has built strong structures to face any electoral challenge – Mustapha Gbande",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ndc-has-built-strong-structures-to-face-any-electoral-challenge",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-05T09:30:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/ndc-has-built-strong-structures-to-face-any-electoral-challenge-mustapha-gbande/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mustapha Gbande, the Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) responsible for operations, has stated that the party has constructed a robust organizational framework over the past three to four years. He is confident that the party is ready to handle any electoral obstacles that may arise. Speaking on JoyNews on October 5, Mr. Gbande emphasized that the NDC has intentionally bolstered its internal structures to ensure its readiness for any political developments or election-related scenarios. He remarked, \"In the last four years or three years, we’ve built our party very solid to respond to any eventuality.\" However, Mr. Gbande acknowledged that the party faces unique challenges while in government. He noted, \"The only problem of the party is being in government. But for that, the NDC is not afraid of any election.\" Furthermore, Mr. Gbande commended the party's current leadership for effectively managing the NDC and maintaining stability within its structures. He noted, \"And the current leadership of the party has been able to manage the party very solidly.\" Mr. Gbande also highlighted the importance of carefully selecting leaders for the party, warning that the character and conduct of these elected officials could significantly influence the NDC's unity and stability. He stated that preserving cohesion and discipline will be crucial for the NDC to sustain the organizational strength developed over the past three to four years.",
  "summary": "The Deputy General Secretary of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mustapha Gbande, says the party has built a strong organisational structure over the past three to four years and is prepared to face any electoral challenge.",
  "key_points": [
    "NDC built strong organizational framework over three to four years.",
    "Party confident in handling any electoral obstacles.",
    "Current leadership effectively manages NDC, maintains stability."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "NDC must study NPP congress closely for strategic lessons – Mustapha Gbande",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/ndc-must-study-npp-congress-closely-for-strategic-lessons-mustapha",
        "published": "2026-10-05T09:40:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}