Julius Kwame Anthony Appointed NDC Deputy Director of Communications

• The NDC's Functional Executive Committee convened and tabled a motion to elevate Julius Kwame Anthony within the party's communications structure
• A vote was conducted at the meeting, with members deliberating on Anthony's suitability for a senior communications role in the governing party
• The decision on Anthony's appointment was reached unanimously by members of the Functional Executive Committee

The National Democratic Congress has appointed Julius Kwame Anthony as its Deputy Director of Communications following a unanimous vote at a Functional Executive Committee meeting.

The decision came after a motion was formally tabled before the committee specifically to consider Anthony's elevation within the party's communications structure.

Citi News' Akosua Okyere reported that Members deliberated on the matter before proceeding to a vote, which returned a unanimous result in favour of his appointment.

With the vote concluded, Anthony now assumes one of the most senior roles in the communications arm of Ghana's governing party.

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The NDC's communications directorate plays a central role in shaping public messaging and media strategy for the party.

Who is Julius Kwame Anthony?

Julius Kwame Anthony is a social change activist, law student, and youth leader.

In 2025, he was appointed by the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovation, Samuel Nartey George, to serve as a board member of Ghana Digital Centres Limited.

He is also a prominent member of the NDC's national communications team, moving from one media house to another to defend his party's records, programmes, and policies.

In terms of his educational achievements, Julius graduated with First-Class honours in Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Ghana (UG) in July 2025.

Prior to this, the promising politician had obtained a degree in Public Administration and Chinese from UG.

With respect to his leadership credentials, Julius served as the General Secretary of the National Union of Ghana Students (NUGS) from 2021 to 2022, where he led the influential #JusticeFor499 campaign to ensure fair admission for qualified law students.

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Aside from this, he also previously served as the Chief Justice of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (SRC).

He is the Executive Secretary of the Anthony Saves Foundation and Director of the Aldin Scholars' Foundation, focusing on youth leadership and scholarships in underserved communities.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that renowned Ghanaian media personality Paa Kwesi Schandorf had landed a political appointment under President John Dramani Mahama's administration.

The journalist was appointed as a Media Relations Officer at the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources.

Paa Kwesi Schandorf became one of several Ghanaian media personality to land an appointment in the current government.

Source: YEN.com.gh