The National Democratic Congress (NDC) Professionals Forum (ProForum) has elected a new crop of executives to steer its affairs for the next four years.
Prof. Nana Ama Browne Klutse, Chief Executive Officer of the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA)—emerged as the Global President with an overwhelming 91 percent yes votes as she went unopposed.
The elections were held at the just-ended 6th Annual Summit of the NDC ProForum, held from April 17 to 18, 2026, in Accra, under the theme: “Strengthening the Reset Agenda for Continuous Economic Growth; The Role of the NDC Professionals Forum.”
The elections recorded a total of 636 votes cast out of 1,385 eligible voters, representing a turnout of 45.92 percent. The exercise renewed leadership across key positions and signaled a strong mandate for a team widely seen as capable of repositioning the Forum within the party’s broader policy and governance architecture.
In the Global Presidential race, Prof. Browne Klutse secured 577 votes to assume the top position.
Samuel Hans Wauku was elected First Vice President with 414 votes (65 percent), defeating Michael Damoah, who garnered 223 votes (35 percent). In the closely contested Secretary General race, Eben-Kay Kwabena Hodo polled 340 votes (53 percent) to edge out Arnold Appiah, who secured 296 votes (47 percent).
Dr. Joshua Doe was overwhelmingly endorsed as Deputy Secretary General with 603 votes (95 percent) whiles Sophia Ama Otabil clinched the Women’s Commission position with 605 votes (95 percent), and Dr. Robert Doh secured the Youth Commission role with 610 votes (96 percent).
Five Executive Members were also elected with strong mandates: Alexandra Mills (597 votes, 94 percent), Dr. David Teteh (589 votes, 93 percent), Dr. Fiasal Sulley (588 votes, 92 percent), Winfred Baah (581 votes, 91 percent), and Tony Atsakpa Nyagamago (564 votes, 89 percent).
“This victory belongs to all of us who believe in the strength, the purpose, and the future of ProForum,” she said, committing to building a professional body that serves its members, supports the party, and contributes meaningfully to national development.
She paid tribute to the late former global president of the Forum, Ambassador Sam Pee Yalley and called for unity as the organization transitions into a new phase.
Outlining her vision, the new Global President emphasized improving member welfare, expanding professional development opportunities, and strengthening mentorship, particularly for young professionals within the party. She also highlighted plans to deepen inclusivity by activating regional and diaspora chapters to enhance global coordination.
Prof. Browne Klutse further indicated that her administration would position the ProForum as a leading policy and ideas hub within the NDC, with structured working groups across sectors such as governance, the economy, education, health, agriculture, and technology.
“We must raise the level of thinking and conversation within the group and bring quality ideas to the table,” she urged.
She also underscored the Forum’s role in supporting the party’s electoral fortunes through research, strategic communication, and grassroots engagement, while committing to transparency, accountability, and collective leadership.
Background
The NDC Professionals Forum is the professional wing of the National Democratic Congress, bringing together experts and practitioners from diverse fields to contribute to policy development, governance discourse, and the party’s strategic direction. Established to harness intellectual capital within the party, the Forum plays a key role in shaping ideas, mentoring emerging professionals, and supporting national development initiatives aligned with the NDC’s vision.
Its membership cuts across the sixteen regions of the country and in the diaspora.
With a renewed leadership team in place, expectations are high that the Forum will deepen its influence both within the party and Ghana’s broader socio-economic policy landscape.
By: Christian Kpesese
