Former President and National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer, John Dramani Mahama, has called on security personnel and media workers to see their special voting on December 2 as a pivotal moment in shaping Ghana’s future.
Addressing a campaign rally at Jubilee Park in Kumasi on the eve of the special voting exercise, Mahama described the role of early voters as a significant step in initiating change ahead of the 2024 general elections.
“The 2024 general election is set to begin tomorrow, December 2nd. Security personnel and media workers, who are scheduled to vote early ahead of the official polling day on December 7th, will cast their ballots tomorrow. Speaking from the Jubilee Park in Kumasi, I urge all members of our security services and media professionals to see their early voting as the beginning of a significant change for Ghana,” Mahama said.
Drawing a metaphor likening early voting to a crucial penalty kick, Mahama emphasized the responsibility placed on these groups to lead the way for the rest of the electorate.
“God has chosen them to take the first step, likened to a crucial penalty, in transforming our nation. This is their moment to contribute to the progress and renewal that Ghanaians are striving for,” he added, as the crowd erupted in cheers.
The special voting exercise is designed to allow security personnel, journalists, and electoral officers, who will be on duty on election day, to cast their votes early. With tensions high as the nation anticipates a tightly contested election, Mahama’s remarks underscore the strategic importance of these voters.
A police officer scheduled to participate in the special voting, who wished to remain anonymous, shared their thoughts on Mahama’s comments: “It feels empowering to be part of this process. It’s a reminder of how crucial our role is, not just in maintaining order but in shaping the future of Ghana.”
Similarly, media professional Kwame Mensah, also set to vote early, noted, “The former president’s message resonates deeply. As journalists, we strive to remain impartial, but it’s true that our votes, like everyone else’s, contribute to the change we hope to see.”
As Ghana prepares for the December 7 general election, Mahama’s rallying call highlights the high stakes and the potential influence of special voters in determining the country’s political trajectory.
All eyes now turn to December 2, when these early voters, representing the security services and media, will set the stage for what promises to be a landmark election.
Source: Ghana/Starrfm.com.gh/103.5FM/Emmanuel Mensah
