Prominent research bodies, including the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) and Fitch Solutions, have released projections concerning Ghana's upcoming presidential election, scheduled for December 7, 2024.

Both institutions predict a victory for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, John Dramani Mahama, citing challenges such as declining living standards and economic hardships under the current New Patriotic Party (NPP) administration.

These issues have been central to Mahama's campaign message, which emphasises the need for change to address Ghana's economic difficulties.

However, this narrative has not resonated with all voters.

In a video circulating on X (formerly Twitter), a trader at Bantama Market firmly declared her support for the NPP presidential candidate, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

She dismissed Mahama's claims of widespread economic hardship with a passionate accusation of the former president selling Ghana's port to a private group under a 35-year deal, resulting in increased port fees.

Asked if Mahama's claim of harship in Ghana is true, she said, "As for me, I don't see any harship in the country."

She further went on to commend the Akufo-Addo-led government for its flagship policy, the Free SHS, for which she insists the NPP has her vote.

On her part, she chooses the NPP because, as an illeterate, she would like to see all her children educated, which would be possible only under the NPP-led government, which would offer a free senior high school program.

"Are you asking who I’m voting for in this election? Why would I vote for John Dramani Mahama when Nana Addo and Bawumia are in the race?

For me, I’m voting for Bawumia to continue Akufo-Addo’s good works, especially the Free SHS policy. I may not be educated, but what matters to me is seeing my children educated and not rearing chicks.

Even if Akufo-Addo had done nothing else, the Free SHS policy alone is enough for me to vote for them again" she said..

#ElectionHub: There's no hardship in Ghana... - Bantama Constituent#GHOneTV #EIBNetwork #GHOneNews #NPP #NDC#CAFShouldPaySpiky pic.twitter.com/kN9tyzERex— GHOne TV (@ghonetv) December 3, 2024