National Democratic Congress (NDC) Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketia has clarified the purpose of his ongoing “Thank You Tour,” which has generated both excitement and speculation within political circles.
The three-day tour, running from September 17 to 19, covers 16 constituencies in the Eastern Region. Officially, the visit is meant to acknowledge the contributions of party executives, cadres, and grassroots organisers toward the NDC’s victory in the 2024 elections.
Some observers, however, believe the exercise could also serve to raise Mr. Asiedu Nketia’s political profile for the future.
Addressing party members in the Akuapem North Constituency, the NDC Chairman explained how responsibilities were divided during the elections.
“We realised that the elections had two main fronts, the presidential and parliamentary. It was important for President Mahama to focus entirely on the presidential contest, while my team worked to secure parliamentary seats,” he said.
He noted that the New Patriotic Party (NPP) shifted its attention to parliamentary contests, perceiving Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia’s presidential campaign as weakened.
“Their strategy was to win majority control in Parliament, even if President Mahama emerged victorious, in order to weaken his governance,” he added.
To counter this, Mr. Asiedu Nketia said the NDC deliberately targeted challenging constituencies and mobilised grassroots structures to strengthen its position.
“We went into areas that were considered NPP strongholds, engaged with communities, and by God’s grace, before the elections ended, we were able to capture many constituencies from their hands,” he recounted.
Reiterating the essence of his tour, he stressed: “This tour is not about the presidential campaign, it is about appreciating the efforts of our people who worked tirelessly to win seats in Parliament and to strengthen the party’s position.”
Source: Adomonline
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