Dec polls: Asiedu Nketia declares Mahama as the "saviour" of Ashanti Region during campaign climax
The National Chairman of the NDC, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, has likened himself to "John the Baptist," declaring that he has "swept the road" in the Ashanti Region to pave the way for John Mahama, the "Saviour," to claim significant votes in the upcoming elections.
He made this declaration at Ahenbronum in the Old Tafo Constituency during the climax of the NDC's Ashanti Regional Phase III retail campaign.
Over the course of his regional campaign, Chairman Asiedu Nketia visited all 47 constituencies in Ashanti, meeting with chiefs, traders, drivers, artisans, and community members.
His mission was to rally support for John Mahama and the NDC’s Parliamentary Candidates, emphasizing the party’s vision for Ghana’s development.
NDC’s Policy Highlights
Addressing the people, Asiedu Nketia explained key aspects of the NDC’s manifesto, including:
Free SHS Reform: Transforming the policy to eliminate the double-track system and granting headmasters autonomy in managing the feeding programme. Project Continuation: Resuming stalled projects, excluding the National Cathedral. Infrastructure Development: Prioritizing road construction, electricity extensions, and improved telecommunications networks. Campaign Activities
The final day of the retail campaign included visits to key constituencies:
Bantama Constituency: Engaged with residents of Ohwin, alongside Hon. Kwadwo Addai Dapaah. Suame Constituency: Interacted with the Kwapra and Suame communities, joined by Hon. Frank Owusu Ansah. Asawase Constituency: Held discussions in Asokore Mampong and Aboabo with Hon. Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka. Manhyia North Constituency: Met residents of Moshie Zongo and Krofrom Palace, with Hon. Hamza Swallah. Old Tafo Constituency: Concluded at Ahenbronum, with Hon. Sahmudeen Kamil. A Call for Change
Chairman Asiedu Nketia urged Ashanti Region voters to reassess their long-standing allegiance to the NPP, pointing out the lack of significant development under their eight-year rule.
He encouraged voters to examine their roads, water access, sanitation, and the cost of living, emphasizing that John Mahama and the NDC are better equipped to address their challenges.
Local chiefs commended the NDC for past projects and expressed hopes for development under a Mahama-led government.
Parliamentary Candidates also outlined their visions, presenting plans to improve their constituencies.
With enthusiastic receptions across the region, Chairman Asiedu Nketia expressed confidence in a decisive victory for John Mahama and the NDC in both the Presidential and Parliamentary races.
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