John Dramani Mahama, the presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) of fabricating opinion polls to undermine credible projections that predict a decisive victory for the NDC in the upcoming December 7 presidential and parliamentary elections.
Mr. Mahama, addressing NDC supporters and chiefs at Teacher Mante in Ayensuano constituency in Eastern Region Monday stated that this year’s election marks a rare moment where all reliable polls indicate a clear one-touch win for the NDC.
“We vote every four years. Of all the elections held, the 7th December 2024 election has been an election predicting a decisive win for the NDC. When you monitor various researches, all point to NDC’s victory on 7th December. We have something we call Opinion polls. We have various organizations that have expertise in opinion polls the Economist Intelligence Unit, Fitch Solutions, and Global Info Analytics all predicting a one-touch victory for NDC. No second round”.
He added “So now ,our elephant brothers have started their own opinion polls Their opinion polls are fake. Those behind are not known,no methodology, it is not clear ,just claiming their opinion polls predicts Dr.Bawumia will win.AB Fuseini will say you are tickling yourself and laughing.By the grace of God NDC will win”. Mahama said.
He attributed this to widespread public discontent over the state of the economy, noting that hardship, unemployment, and national debt have reached unprecedented levels under the NPP government.
He contrasted the current economic situation with his tenure, pointing out that during the NDC’s time in office, rail services such as the Accra-Nsawam train route were operational, while under the NPP’s leadership, infrastructure had been neglected and rail track assets reportedly looted.
“Nothing is working under the NPP government,” he declared, adding that it was time for the administration to be kicked out of office.
Mahama expressed concern over the long-term impact of NPP’s economic mismanagement, stating that Ghana could take 20 to 30 years to recover from the financial mess and long-term debt commitments as some loans and bonds will take 20- 30 years to pay.
He referenced the government’s controversial “haircut” policy, suggesting it has led to tragic consequences, including the passing of notable figures such as the CEO of KAMA Group Dr. Agyekum Addo whom before his passing complained bitterly how his life time savings have been badly affected.
The former president also called out the NPP’s “shameless” conduct, suggesting that their decisions have inflicted severe harm on the nation.
He then turned his focus to gender equality, championing his running mate, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, as Ghana’s potential first female vice president, a milestone he believes will empower more women to pursue leadership roles.
Mahama reiterated the NDC’s commitment to gender parity through the implementation of the affirmative action law which enjoins governments to ensure that by 2028, appointments would achieve a 50/50 balance of men and women, ensuring equal representation.
Barima Okofo Mante II, chief of teacher Mante expressed optimism that John Mahama and the NDC will return to power but appealed that the next NDC government helps the community address issues regarding land dispossession, insecurity and youth unemployment.
Source: Ghana /Starrfm.com.gh/ Kojo Ansah
