John Dramani Mahama, the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has called on the Ghanaian electorate to vote overwhelmingly against the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the upcoming December 7 general election. According to Mahama, the NPP government has mismanaged state resources and brought untold economic hardship to the nation, warranting a decisive response from the electorate.
Speaking at separate rallies in Nadowli and Wichaw during his three-day campaign tour of the Upper West Region, Mahama expressed concern over the state of the economy, which he attributed to corruption and poor management by the current administration. He emphasized that retaining the NPP in power would signal an endorsement of impunity and the continuation of economic hardships that have been inflicted on Ghanaians under their leadership.
In a strongly worded address, Mahama cautioned voters against giving the NPP another term in office. “Any person who votes for the NPP in this election is voting for impunity,” Mahama said. He explained that such a vote would validate the suffering the citizens have endured due to the government’s actions and mismanagement. “Encouraging them to do what they have done to the citizens, and the pain they have inflicted on the citizens,” he continued, stressing that a vote for the NPP would indicate that voters see no problem with the government’s handling of the economy.
Mahama further pointed out that the NPP-led government has been unable to properly address the country’s economic challenges, resulting in widespread dissatisfaction among citizens. “You vote for NPP because you don’t see anything wrong with how they have mismanaged this economy,” he remarked, adding that Ghanaians should take the opportunity in the December election to send a clear message to the NPP and the world at large. According to him, the most effective way to demonstrate disapproval of the NPP’s governance is to vote them out, forcing them into opposition to reflect on the harm they have caused the nation.
The former president, who is seeking to return to power, framed the election as a referendum on the NPP’s record in government. He urged voters to hold the party accountable for what he described as widespread corruption and economic mismanagement, which have left many Ghanaians struggling to make ends meet. Mahama’s campaign has focused heavily on the economic difficulties facing the country, and he has consistently criticized the NPP for what he claims is the squandering of public resources at the expense of the general populace.
Mahama’s comments during the rallies in Nadowli and Wichaw resonated with many supporters who attended the events. Some echoed his sentiments, expressing frustration with the current state of the economy and the perceived lack of accountability in government. The NDC flagbearer’s message of change appears to be gaining traction in the Upper West Region, a stronghold for the NDC in previous elections.
On the second day of his tour, October 13, Mahama is continuing his campaign across the region, with stops planned in areas such as Funsi, Nabulo, Tumu, and Gwollu. These visits are part of his broader strategy to engage with voters directly, outlining his vision for Ghana and seeking their support in the upcoming polls.
As the December election draws nearer, Mahama and the NDC are intensifying their efforts to galvanize voters across the country, particularly in regions like the Upper West, where they have historically enjoyed strong support. Mahama’s message of change, accountability, and better governance appears to be central to his campaign, as he seeks to unseat the incumbent NPP government led by President Nana Akufo-Addo.
In his appeal to voters, Mahama underscored the importance of voting wisely, warning that a vote for the NPP would result in the continuation of policies that have, in his view, deepened economic inequality and left many Ghanaians worse off. “The best message that Ghanaians can send not only to the NPP, but to the rest of the world, is that they have done enough damage, and it is time for them to go into opposition and go and reflect on the damage that they have done to this country,” Mahama stated.
As Mahama presses on with his campaign, the focus remains on the economic issues that have dominated the political discourse in the lead-up to the election. His call for a massive vote against the NPP reflects the high stakes of the December election, as Ghanaians prepare to head to the polls to decide the future direction of the country.
The outcome of the election will ultimately hinge on whether Mahama’s message of change resonates with voters more strongly than the NPP’s defense of its record in office. As Mahama continues his tour of the Upper West Region, it is clear that he views the election as a critical moment for Ghana, one that will determine whether the country can chart a new course away from what he sees as a period of mismanagement and economic decline under the NPP.
