Kwame Junior Asiemoah, known on the streets as JAK‑UP, has unveiled a plan to set up a Youth Opportunity Centre in the Volta Region as part of his bid for the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) Volta Regional Youth Organiser position.
Speaking in Ho, Asiemoah said the centre would act as a dedicated hub where young people could find and apply for employment, scholarships and training programmes, rather than depending on who they know.
“Today, before you get an NSS posting, it’s about who you know. If you want a job opportunity, it’s about who you have contact with,” he said, highlighting the need for a transparent, merit‑based system.
The proposal is one of six pillars in Asiemoah’s manifesto, which he presented during a rally that marked his formal entry into the NDC youth organiser race. He described the centre as a mechanism that would identify available opportunities and make them accessible to all young Voltaans.
Asiemoah said the initiative is part of a broader vision to transform the NDC youth wing from a mobilising body into one that equips members with the skills, networks, resources and opportunities necessary for personal and professional growth.
The manifesto, he added, was drafted from his own experiences and reflections, aiming to address gaps within the youth wing and strengthen its structures, expand economic opportunities and promote youth development across the region.
A key feature of the document is its emphasis on accountability. “It gives our members a clear basis for assessing our commitment against our performance,” Asiemoah said, stressing that leadership should be measured by results rather than promises.
He also introduced the Volta Youth Drive, a tourism‑based initiative that would leverage the region’s reputation for cleanliness and other attractions to create economic opportunities for young people.
Asiemoah said he would release further details on the manifesto’s initiatives in the coming days. His ultimate goal, he said, is to build an NDC youth wing where every constituency matters, every member feels a sense of belonging, and young people can see a meaningful future within the party.
Observers note that the proposal could reshape how the NDC engages with the region’s youth, potentially setting a new standard for political parties across Ghana.
