The New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Ghana’s two leading political parties, staged massive rallies in Accra on Thursday, marking the conclusion of their campaigns ahead of the 2024 general elections. The ruling NPP hosted its rally at the UG Sports Directorate Park near the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, while the NDC’s event took place at Zurak Park in Madina.

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Both venues attracted hundreds of enthusiastic supporters clad in party paraphernalia, cheering loudly for their respective flagbearers. Despite police concerns over the close proximity of the two venues along the Accra-Madina stretch, the parties declined requests to relocate, prompting heightened security measures to maintain peace and order.

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 The NPP’s General Secretary, Justin Frimpong Kodua, exuded confidence in the party’s chances, declaring, “We are winning the elections, and nothing can stop it. Bawumia is the incoming president, and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) cannot stop it." Sammy Awuku, Director General of the National Lottery Authority (NLA), also urged voters to choose the ruling party, describing the elections as a pivotal decision for the country’s

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future. 

election before us is an election between hope and hopelessness. It’s a contest between the future and the past. The election before us is a destiny vote. The free SHS, job creation, and money in the pockets of the youths are number one on the ballot paper. Don’t play with your destiny; vote wisely. This election is not about a fake promise of offering you

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three chicks or running shifts at a nightclub, no, not at all. This election is about your future,” he stressed. On the other hand, the NDC, buoyed by its supporters, expressed confidence in victory. General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey called on Ghanaians, particularly the youth, to vote for a change in leadership.

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 “December 7 is for the youth, and you have to look at the suffering, the disappointment, the loss of hope, and come out to make a statement that enough is enough and the NPP must go,” he charged. NDC National Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah also rallied supporters to stand firm against what he referred to as the NPP’s “skirt and blouse” tactics. 

are not

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going to fall for the tricks of the skirt and blouse people. We are voting for President Mahama and voting for our parliamentary candidate. I am standing here and have worked with the 276 parliamentary candidates of this party across the country. I am convinced that we are returning to office with a very strong majority in Parliament,” he declared.  Vice President Dr.

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Mahamudu Bawumia, who secured the top spot on the ballot paper, aims to break the eight-year political cycle and secure another term for the NPP. Meanwhile, former President John Mahama is focused on making a comeback and restoring the NDC to power.

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