In a bid to revolutionize how political party administration is financed at the grassroots level, Ing. George Arthur, a contender for the Western Regional Chairmanship of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has pledged to introduce a constituency-specific funding scheme if elected.

Ing. Arthur, who occupies the Number 2 spot on the ballot, made the bold commitment on Sunday, November 8, 2026, during an interactive campaign session with delegates within the Greater Sekondi-Takoradi Metropolis as part of his tour ahead of the regional elections.

According to the chairmanship hopeful, the innovative scheme will be tailored around the unique natural endowments of each constituency. This approach, he explained, will empower the party to generate its own internal revenue and sustain its activities, moving away from the current over-reliance on the national headquarters for financial support.

“I will establish a constituency-specific funding scheme to finance the party in each constituency based on the natural resources available to the constituency,” Ing. Arthur assured the delegates.

Highlighting the economic potential of the Western Region, Ing. Arthur noted that the area is blessed with vast resources—including cocoa, rubber, fishing, and tourism. When properly harnessed and managed, these sectors can serve as a steady and reliable financial bedrock for the party across the region.

During the engagement, delegates seized the opportunity to outline the myriad logistical hurdles hindering effective party organization and mobilization at the constituency and polling station levels. Chief among their grievances were the lack of designated party offices, the absence of operational vehicles, and severe shortages of basic logistics.

In response, Ing. Arthur assured them that his proposed funding scheme is specifically designed to tackle these foundational deficits. He emphasized that the initiative would equip every constituency with the financial independence needed to secure permanent offices, acquire operational vehicles, and smoothly run day-to-day party business.

He further assured the delegates that the initiative would be anchored on strict transparency and accountability. The generated funds will be channeled directly into bolstering polling station organization, enhancing constituency operations, improving member welfare, and driving robust campaign activities.

“The Western Region cannot continue to wait for Accra before we work, neither can we continue the practice of constantly going to beg for alms,” Ing. Arthur charged. “Every constituency has something that God has given it. We must use what we have to build the party from the ground up.”

Concluding his address, Ing. Arthur urged the delegates to cast their votes for him on election day, promising to champion an inclusive, transparent, and development-oriented administration that prioritizes the welfare and operational readiness of the grassroots.