Chair of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Council of Elders in South Africa, Benjamin Kofi Quashie, has shared his perspective on the party's triumph over the New Patriotic Party (NPP) in the 2024 elections.

He pointed out that the victory now places a heavy responsibility on John Mahama, emphasizing the importance of delivering on the hopes and expectations of Ghanaians.

In a Sunday interview with Happy FM, he explained that the victory was attributed to the fact that "diasporans were motivated because the country was heading in the wrong direction; motivated because we had a president full of himself and only cared about his cronies and himself; motivated because all Ghanaians helped in inflicting the defeat that the NPP had never tasted before.”

In addition to the financial support from the diaspora, the Chair of the South Africa Council of Elders revealed that many supporters traveled to Ghana, with some taking on roles as observers and polling agents, playing a crucial part in the NDC's victory.

He expressed his joy over the significant impact of the diaspora's contributions to the NDC's success. He characterized the 2024 election result as a clear rejection of the NPP, stressing that it sends a powerful message that Ghanaian voters are alert and will no longer be taken for granted.

“Politicians must do what they promise to do, ensuring they carry everyone along. It's a decisive victory which puts a lot of pressure on Mr Mahama,” he stated.

The Council of Elders Chair addressed the challenges the NDC government would face with the economy they are inheriting. He pointed out that the NDC campaigned on the theme "Resetting Ghana – Building The Ghana We Want Together."

He stressed that Mr. Mahama must act quickly and unite all sectors to deliver on the development goals set out during the campaign.

“With a manifesto to work with and the ability of Mr Mahama to deliver on his promises, I think we don't need four years and Ghanaians would begin to experience some relief in their lives,” he stated.