By Ebi Kesiena
Former President and presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Dramani Mahama, has called on voters in the Upper West Region to avoid voting for smaller political parties or independent candidates in the upcoming December elections.
He emphasized the importance of consolidating opposition votes to ensure a decisive victory against the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Addressing a rally in Nabullo, located in the Sissala East Constituency, an area traditionally aligned with the People’s National Congress (PNC), Mahama urged voters dissatisfied with the current government to channel their support towards the NDC rather than splitting their votes among minor parties.
Speaking passionately Mahama remarked, “I know that Bernard Mornah, the PNC candidate, is more qualified than most of the people on the ballot. His disqualification as a presidential candidate was unfortunate. But I urge you not to waste your votes on those small, small parties”.
This statement was a clear call for strategic voting, with Mahama pushing for the unification of opposition votes under the NDC umbrella to boost the party’s chances of unseating the NPP.
Mahama’s appeal comes as the opposition party intensifies efforts to reclaim power from the ruling NPP. The former president expressed confidence in the growing support for the NDC, attributing it to the party’s inclusive and non-discriminatory stance, which has drawn increasing numbers of Ghanaians to its side.
“We are seeing more and more Ghanaians joining our cause because they see the NDC as a party that represents everyone. We don’t discriminate, and we believe in fairness for all,” Mahama said, highlighting the NDC’s vision of national unity.
Mahama noted that the increasing number of Ghanaians turning to the NDC is due to the party’s inclusive and non-discriminatory nature.
“When we unite our votes and avoid fragmentation, we can guarantee our victory at the polls. Let’s focus on the bigger picture,” he urged the crowd.
As the December elections approach, Mahama’s message is clear – voters should resist the temptation of dividing their support among smaller parties or independent candidates. Instead, they should rally behind the NDC to ensure a change in leadership and governance direction, he charged.
