The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed optimism about securing the 8th position on the ballot for the 2024 presidential election, viewing it as a symbol of change after what they describe as eight years of misrule under the New Patriotic Party (NPP).

Speaking to the press on Friday, September 20, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey emphasized that the number eight is significant, representing an end to years of economic mismanagement, corruption, and instability under the NPP government.Kwetey expressed confidence that this moment marks a turning point for the country, as the NDC aims to restore order and address the challenges that have plagued Ghana during the NPP's administration.“We came here asking for God’s perfect will to be done and we accept the number eight. After eight critical years of decay, after eight years of total lack of order, corruption and darkness that has engulfed this country, I think the eight is quite significant to tell the country that this is the moment to stop the decay after the eight years,” he said.He also criticized the NPP for disregarding prior balloting agreements, suggesting that the public is aware of the ruling party's actions, which he believes reflect their broader approach to governance.“The country clearly will no those who are doing everything possible to do what is wrong and those who are doing what is right for the sake of Ghana,” Mr Kwetey said.While the NPP secured the first spot on the ballot, the NDC hopes to leverage its symbolic eighth position to rally support for change.The balloting process, which took place at the Electoral Commission’s office in Accra, set the stage for the upcoming election.