By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
Meet Julius Debrah: The Man The Cap Fits
Delegates do not elect flagbearers to make statements; they elect flagbearers to win elections and form governments.
When evaluated on that standard alone, Hon. Julius Debrah presents one of the most strategically defensible choices before the National Democratic Congress.
Hon. Julius Debrah is currently Chief of Staff, the most operationally demanding position in government.
This is where authority is tested daily, where coordination fails or succeeds, where crises are contained or escalate, and where leadership discipline is enforced.
The fact that he continues to hold this office is not symbolic; it is evidence of competence under pressure and sustained trust at the highest level.
For delegates, this matters because it answers the readiness question conclusively. There is no learning curve.
No adjustment period. No trial phase. Hon. Debrah understands the state as it exists now; its constraints, its leverage points, and its vulnerabilities.
That knowledge translates directly into a sharper campaign strategy and a faster, more disciplined transition into government.
From a party management perspective, his candidacy carries low risk. He is not factional, not volatile, and not disruptive.
He does not threaten the party’s internal balance. That makes him a unifying option whose victory in the primaries is less likely to fracture the party or create long-term resentments that undermine the general election.
Electorally, delegates must confront reality: national elections are won in the centre, not just in the base.
Hon. Julius Debrah’s profile: measured, authoritative, and governance-focused plays well beyond party loyalists. He reassures undecided voters, professionals, and swing constituencies that the NDC is serious about competence, not experimentation.
There is also a defensive calculation delegates cannot ignore. As Chief of Staff, Hon. Debrah has been scrutinised, tested, and attacked already.
He is battle-hardened. His public record is known, examined, and manageable. This reduces exposure to late-cycle surprises that can derail campaigns and embarrass the party.
Ultimately, delegates must decide whether to take a strategic risk or make a strategic investment.
Hon. Julius Debrah represents certainty, preparedness, and institutional stability qualities that win not just primaries, but national power.
This is not about excitement. It is about execution.
Not about promises, but performance.
On that basis, Hon. Julius Debrah stands as a tried and tested leader, fully equipped to carry the NDC’s flag and to govern effectively once victory is secured.
By Enock Akonnor (Managing Editor) enockakonnor2013@gmail.com
Enock Akonnor is an experienced Ghanaian journalist, based in Kumasi and currently serves as the CEO and Managing Editor of www.leakyghana.com.
With a wealth of expertise built over many years in the media industry, he has earned a solid reputation as one of Ghana’s most sought-after journalists.
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