The 2020 presidential elections will as usual be the inclusive battle between the two major political parties i.e NPP and NDC. The political space will be as hot as molten iron. The violence, the propaganda, the mystic promises will be present in the atmosphere.

But that’s not our topic for today but we want to take this opportunity to urge our fellow Ghanaians that parties come into power, and parties will leave power. Never put your life on the line for any politician even not for those in the NDC.

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Every election is Ghana is always determined by the floating voters. Some are sympathetic whereas others are base on the performance of the party in power. Now let’s take a look at the following reasons that signal the lead for NDC in the December 7 elections.

The level of corruption in Ghana is all-time higher than any other period since our independence. The most painful thing is that when people are caught within the government machinery, nothing will happen to them.

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We don’t even know whether it is still the same NPP who was crying loudly because of some corrupt practices that were thoroughly investigated during the NDC administration and some perpetrators were prosecuted.

As for this NPP administration, those that were caught red-handed I’m corruption are walking freely at the presidency. We all saw corruption caught on camera on the premises of the presidency, missing excavators, missing SADA tricycles, PDS scandal, cash for seat saga, missing cocaine, and others. In the end, no prosecution is done.

This is one of the reasons that will drive away floating votes from NPP. If they lose them, the NDC will amass them.

Fight against corruption watchdogs

When we thought we have seen it all, this NPP administration launched a mechanism to eliminate all forms of barriers to corruption. Their barrier is the watchdogs that make sure they expose corrupt practices at the public enclave.

Let’s assume you turn blind eye to corruption, but to fight those who serve as watchdogs is as corrupt as the corruption itself. Freelancers such as Anas Aremeyaw Anas and Manasseh Azure are into hidings because of the terror that has been unleashed onto them for exposing this corruption under this NPP government.

Well, let’s assume they are private individuals, but the Auditor General that was virtually sacked is was the last standing watchdog to be ridden off. This has pushed many floating voters towards the NDC and may vote for them because of the impunity orchestrated by this government in the fight against corruption fighters.

Failure to protect our peace

I have never witnessed a total disregard towards the peace fabric of our dear nation until the party I voted for in 2016 came into power. It all started when some hoodlums stormed various public organizations and took jobs by hock and crock.

The same caliber of people under the NPP machinery terrorized courts to free their members on trials. We all saw what happened to Montie 3 who even threatened judges. As for these people, they even got the guts to storm the court.

Ayawaso west wagon by-election violence was a catastrophe and am afraid just like many other floating voters that if this government comes into power again, the rate of political violence will be the norm of our peaceful nation.

Just recently, a whole minister claimed she defended herself with warning shots at a registration center. Well, if everyone was to follow the same path, then I wonder if Ghana will stand. As a result, many floating voters are going to cast their votes for someone who will allow the law to take its course.

The double standard in policy fulfilments

This government in power has the ungrateful character towards fulfilling some of their promises. The promise has always been sweeter than reality. It comes to a point where the current President was awarded a title called “king promise”.

They always promise gold but gives coal. The promised dams could not even hold water in the dry season, the promised factories became castles in the air.

These unfulfilled promises are not what will cost the NPP government in the 2020 elections, but the failure on their part to accept the facts of their mediocrity in policy implementations and correct them. This is likely to win more votes for the NDC come December election.

COVID-19

This pandemic has cleared the fog created by the NPP in 2016 that we don’t eat infrastructure. Though the majority of us bought their idea because the infrastructure doesn’t put money directly in our pockets but the benefits are reaped in the long term.

The health sector was boosted by spectacular medical centers by the NDC government which served as the backbone in the COVID-19 fight. Many have realized that the NDC government was visionary which we did not consider in 2016.

Sympathy Votes

This category of voters will be massive for the NDC. Their peaceful presidential candidates have proved that politics is not about loose talk, but the visions that follow you. The acceptance of making mistakes and intend to correct time make one a better leader. That is the candidate that the NDC is presenting at the December polls.

These and many other reasons will make it a cool chop for the NDC come December 7. If the NPP wants to turn the lead in their favor, then they must correct those problems they have with the public and are mentioned above. Other than that, the NDC will win the 2020 elections.

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Two New Patriotic Party (NPP) campaign communicators in the Suhum constituency of the Eastern region, Sualihu Mohammed Sualihu (SMS) and Alex Odei (Big Deal), have revealed that per their research and hardworking campaign ahead of the December general election, the electorate have declared their intention and readiness to give the New Patriotic Part (NPP) both Presidential and Parliamentary overwhelming one-touch victory of 87 percent.

Speaking to the media at Suhum on what the Nana – Bawumia ticket has done so far in the Suhum constituency, they acknowledged President Nana Akufo-Addo for fulfilling his numerous promises in the country as well to the constituency.

They mentioned building of schools, constructing Suhum town roads and providing potable water as some of the achievements of the current regime.

According to them, the electorate have shown their readiness to vote for the ruling government because they have also enjoyed the national cake.

“Looking at the work of Nana Akufo-Addo our President, the residents of Suhum have assured NPP of 87 percentage victory and if the elections were to be held today that’s what we are going to get from the Suhum constituency,” they said.

“Our parliamentary candidate in the constituency, Hon Oboafour Kwadwo Asante is the people’s choice and currently doing house- to-house campaign and promising them jobs through his philanthropism and development at Suhum, as well as buying and selling cars on work and pay basis. In view of this, he has touched the electorate, so they have declared their support for Oboafour Kwadwo Asante, we are saying that after the election NPP will poll 87 percent and the rest of 13 percent will be shared for the rest of the political parties.

‘”Its better for the National Democractic Congress (NDC) to advise Amanda Okyere who is contesting on the ticket of NDC to step down before it’s too late,” they gave a friendly advice.

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Top NPP Man ‘Nana’ built my Spintex mansion-Joyce Dzidzor drops another case

Joyce Dzidzor Mensah has disclosed that she owns a mansion in Spintex, Accra, and says it was sponsored by a Member of Parliament from the New Patriotic Party.

The former HIV/AIDs ambassador is back to clear allegations on an old publication where she claimed she had a romantic affair with former President Mahama.

According to her, both NPP and NDC men have been dating her al this while the it an NPP leader who has helped her the most. She further stated that the man involved is a member of the New Patriotic Party.

She then talked about the fact that she has has never dated the former President Mahama before.

It was rumored sometime ago that she was dating Mahama but in her Facebook live she rubbished all the rumors.

Although she refused to mention the full name of the NPP she made some revelations about the affair they had before he built her Spintex house for her.

We won’t engage in campaign of insults, name-calling

The flag bearer of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), former President John Dramani Mahama, has reiterated his commitment to engage in a campaign devoid of insults and name-calling but one that provides solutions and hope to the good people of the country.
“I can assure you and all Ghanaians that Professor Naana Jane and myself will never engage in insults and name-calling of opponents.

“Children are watching, listening and copying and it is important we serve as good role models. The book of Philippians assures me that the God who began this mission will bring it to a fruitful conclusion,’’ he said.

He was speaking during a courtesy call on the Ghana Pentecostal and Charismatic Council (GPCC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) to officially introduce his running mate, Professor Naana Jane Opoku- Agyemang to the clergy.

Mr Mahama described his running mate as a God-fearing person who was sensitive to the plight of the ordinary Ghanaian and was ready and willing to serve the country in order to address those challenges.

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He criticised the Akufo-Addo led administration for presiding over what he described as the destruction and politicisation of independent institutions in the country.

According to him, Ghana no longer held the enviable position as the shining star of Africa in terms of independence and integrity of democratic institutions.

Mr Mahama called on Ghanaians to be united and resolute to save the country adding, “we cannot sit silently and look on as our nation slips towards decadence.”
“It is not about John Mahama, it is about Ghana,” he added.

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The issue of state institutions or independent institutions being accused of dancing to the tune of the government has been a major campaign message for opposition parties.

The suspicion of state institutions doing the bidding of the government has been exploited by both sides of the political divide.

During the 2012 election petition, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) then in opposition accused the judiciary and the Electoral Commission (EC) of being biased in favour of the NDC which had then been declared victors of the 2012 elections.- #GhanaVotes2020

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Popular Ghanaian musician and political activist, Kwame Asare Obeng popularly known as A-Plus has slammed former President John Dramani Mahama for the number of promises he continues to make whenever he mounts a platform.

The NDC flagbearer while outdooring his running mate at an event held at the University for Professional Studies in Accra on Monday, July 27 promised to pay all depositors whose monies are locked up as a result of the collapse of financial institutions by government.

But reacting to this, A-Plus who has built an enviable reputation as a fair and firm critic advised the former President to desist from making those promises since he will not fulfill them even if he wins power.

He wrote, “Lol. Boss stop!!! Stop!!! Just tell Ghanaians to vote for you. Don’t make any promises. Just say, Ghana must have a president so vote for me to become president. Those who like you will vote for you”.

Were you not in this country when someone promised to fight corruption but is now fighting everyone who is fighting corruption? Were you not in this country when someone promised to use Anas’ strategy to fight corruption and used investigations by Manasseh as evidence that you were corrupt but is now fighting the same Manasseh? Me, I will never support you or NPP.

I will never believe any of you. I will never vote for any of you. You are the same. If you become president you’ll do worse!!! It is a fact!!! Ghanaians don’t believe in NDC and NPP promises anymore oooo. You are making too many promises. Forget it!!!

Kwadwo Owusu Afriyie (popularly known as Sir John) was a Ghanaian lawyer and politician. He has held several political positions including serving as general secretary of the New Patriotic Party. He was serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Forestry Commission of Ghana before his demise on July 1, 2020.

Early life and education
Kojo Afriyie was born in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. He attended Seventh Day Adventist Secondary School in Bekwai from where he obtained his GCE Ordinary level certificate. He proceeded to obtain his GCE Advanced level certificate from Konongo Odumase Secondary School in Konongo. He was admitted to study political science at the University of Ghana. He then enrolled at the Ghana School of Law where he graduated with Bachelor of Laws. After this, he was admitted as a solicitor and counsel for the Supreme Court of Ghana.

Career
Legal career
Afriyie entered into private law practice in 1981.[4] During the John Agyekum Kufour administration, he was appointed head of legal services at the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation. He was later made to act as the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the corporation.

Political career

While managing his firm, Afriyie was also actively engaged in Ghanaian politics. He served as the general secretary of the New Patriotic Party from 2010 to 2014. He lost his bid to secure a second term to Kwabena Agyapong.In May 2017, while serving as the CEO of the Forestry Commission, he publicly declared that he would contest the New Patriotic Party’s general secretary elections if there was an overwhelming call for him to do so.

CEO of Forestry Commission
In March 2017, President Nana Akuffo-Addo appointed Afriyie as CEO of the Forestry Commission.He replaced Samuel Afari Dartey, whose term as the CEO had ended. His appointment was surprising to many Ghanaians because of many rumours that he was linked to the position of head of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority. That position was given to Paul Asare Ansah. Afriyie later revealed that the rumours were true but he had rejected the appointment due to his fear of the sea.[8][9] He thanked the president for the Forestry Commission appointment and believed that since he hailed from the forest zone of Ghana, he would be able to have a greater impact in that area.

As CEO of the Forestry Commission, Afriyie’s job is to oversee the various public agencies that form the divisions of the Commission. His first assignment as head of the commission was to supervise the celebration of World Forest Day which fell on 21 March 2017.

Bawumia Grateful To NPP And Akufo-Addo After Historic 4th Successive Nomination As Running Mate

Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed profound gratitude  to President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party for his historic, 4th successive nomination as running mate to President Akufo-Addo for the 2020 Presidential elections.

The National Council of the NPP on Saturday acclaimed President Akufo-Addo and Vice President Bawumia as Presidential Candidate and Running Mate respectively for December’s Presidential election, and the official confirmation of their formidable partnership marked a historic landmark in Ghanaian politics, as no pair has ever vied for presidential office on four successive occasions.

Delivering his acceptance speech after his acclamation, Dr. Bawumia thanked President Akufo-Addo for the confidence he continues to have in him since 2008.

“I want to express my profound gratitude and appreciation to H.E. the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, for the honour of reaching out again to select me for the fourth time to serve as his running mate, and Insha-Allah, again as his Vice-President of the Republic, in his second term as President of the Republic,” said Dr. Bawumia.

“This day is historic because it has never happened in the history of our country that a Presidential candidate will select the same running mate four times in a row! The president selected me in 2008, 2012, 2016 and now in 2020!”

Dr. Bawumia added that President Akufo-Addo could have settled on other candidates , especially in previous elections, but his consistency underlines his focus and quality as a leader.

“Ladies and Gentlemen, this (consistency) tells you about the man Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo. He is a strong leader, a caring leader, a God-fearing leader, a trustworthy leader, and a consistent leader.”

“He could have easily dropped me in 2012 and 2016 but he stuck with me and I am so honoured that he did and so eternally grateful. I would never take the trust and loyalty he has reposed in me for granted and will continue to do everything in my capacity to support him in the execution of his mandate as President. Mr. President, it has been a privilege working for you all these years and I thank you for giving me the opportunity. God Bless you.”

Appreciation to Party Elders and Collective effort towards victory

Dr. Bawumia expressed gratitude to elders of the party for their continuous, overwhelming support of his nominations as running mate, his family for their support, and also paid glowing tribute to stalwarts  of the NPP and its founding tradition, whom he said continue to inspire him.

“I wish to express my heart-felt gratitude to the members of the National Executive Committee and the National Council of our Party. I thank them most sincerely for their overwhelming endorsement.”

“I stand here today because of the sacrifices of my family (my departed father Alhaji Mumuni Bawumia and my mother, Hajia Mariama Bawumia, the love of my dear wife Samira, my children, my brothers and sisters, my departed dear friend and brother Kwabena Boadu and my entire family.  I thank you all very much.”

“As a  believer in, and practitioner of, the liberal democratic values and principles of the Danquah-Busia-Dombo tradition ( like all of you here), I have been inspired, throughout my life, by the thinking, deeds, sacrifices and accomplishments of such great political icons of our country and Party such as Dr. J.B. Danquah, Edward Akufo-Addo, Mr.William Ofori Atta Obetsebi Lamptey, Prof. K.A. Busia, Chief S.D. Dombo, Alhaji Yakubu Tali, Tolon Naa, Jato Kaleo, Naa Abayifa Karbo, C.K. Tedam, S.G. Antor, Albert Adu-Boahen, R.R. Amponsah, J.B. Da Rocha, J.H. Mensah, Alhaji Aliu Mahama and J.A. Kufuor.”

“Without them we would not be here. I am also indebted to so many men and women who have sacrificed and continue to sacrifice for our party and country on a daily basis without outward recognition.”

He also showed his appreciation to executives of the party at all levels, from the polling station level up to national level for their support and encouragement.

“What can I say more in appreciation to all the members and sympathizers of the NPP from polling station, through the constituency, to regional and national level? You have loved me, cared for me, appreciated me. I say God bless you all”

While expressing his readiness to continue to partner the President for the task ahead, Dr. Bawumia called for a collective effort of party members to ensure that the party keeps its vision alive.

“Mr. Chairman, it is our collective responsibility, as members of the great Kukrudu family and as Ghanaians, to ensure that the sacrifices of these great men and women have not been in vain. I am therefore acutely aware of the sacred responsibility that has once again been entrusted in me by the President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and our Great Party. It is a responsibility I will execute with the utmost integrity, respect for our elders, members of our party and members of other political parties.”

4 means 4 more

The Vice President noted that following his  record 4th successive nomination, he was confident that the Ghanaian people, come December, will reward President Akufo-Addo with another 4 more years to do more for the people.

“Mr President, you have chosen me for the fourth time, and in shaa Allah, the people of Ghana will give you for four more to do more.”

“What can I say more in appreciation to all the members and sympathizers of the NPP from Polling station, through the constituency, to regional and national level? You have loved me, cared for me, appreciated me. I say God bless you all”

The parties involved in the case demanding the use of the current voter ID as the prerequisite and valid proof of identity in the upcoming voter registration exercise are sharply divided over a ruling delivered by the Supreme Court.
The court delivered the ruling today, Thursday, June 25, 2020, but factions in the case are giving conflicting interpretations into the decision.
The Court upon dismissing some of the reliefs sought by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) and Mark Takyi-Banson directed the Electoral Commission to go ahead with the voter registration exercise as scheduled.
The Court also made subsequent pronouncements on the amended law governing elections in the country.
This, however, left the parties involved divided over whether the Court upheld the use of the existing voter ID card as proof of identity for the purposes of registration or not.
Lawyers of the parties are currently still engaged over the decision of the Court.
Whereas officials of the NDC believe the ruling went in their favour, officials from the Attorney General’s office argue otherwise.

Asiedu Nketia speaks
General Secretary of the NDC, Johson Asiedu Nketia told the media that “We just came out of the Supreme Court and the court has just delivered its ruling which has granted our request for the inclusion of the existing voter card as a source document for the compilation of the new voters’ register. I think that we are most grateful. This is the most substantive issue for which we came to court”.
“So we will get back to the office and we will address a full-blown press conference on the consequential matters arising. We feel vindicated because the court itself in an earlier ruling has clearly stated that the possession of an existing voters’ ID means that the holder is a citizen of Ghana who is qualified to be registered and to exercise his or her powers and so the court couldn’t go back on its own earlier ruling,” he added.

Previous President John Mahama has depicted President Akufo-Addo’s administration of the Covid-19 emergency as disordered.

The circumstance, the Former president stated, had prompted the spike in cases over the most recent fourteen days.

He said there is as of now a ton of weight on Ghana’s wellbeing framework with wellbeing laborers testing positive for the infection and compelling them to go into self-separation.

“Today, there are upsetting reports of wellbeing laborers being uncovered, trying constructive and compelled to experience self-separation, isolate or treatment,” President Mahama said in a live association with individuals on Facebook.

“This is a tragic impression of the Akufo-Addo organization’s tumultuous treatment of the Covid-19 circumstance.”

In the live association on Facebook on Thursday night, the NDC Flagbearer likewise blamed President Akufo-Addo for looking for parochial interests in the midst of the pandemic just as declining to be guided by science and information.

He stated: “You can’t do publicity with a pandemic. Arranging Council of State individuals, boss and understudy gatherings to the seat of government to praise the President on his treatment of the infection won’t let the infection leave. The diseases and passings will consistently uncover you.”

The previous President showed that the pandemic has put a great deal of weight on Ghana’s wellbeing framework bringing about an antagonistic impact on the arrangement of dependable and quality social insurance to patients with other wellbeing conditions.

He approached the administration to expand the quantity of Covid-19 testing places to quick track the arrival of test results.

Mr. Mahama additionally requested that the legislature be straightforward in the administration of the pandemic with the end goal for Ghanaians to have certainty and trust in the framework.