The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has set an ambitious target of capturing 32% of the votes in Ghana’s Ashanti Region in the upcoming December election. This strategic goal, shared by Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka, Member of Parliament for the Asawase Constituency, represents a notable increase from the NDC’s historical share of votes in the region, which has typically ranged between 28% and 29%.
In an interview on Joy FM’s Top Story on Wednesday, November 13, Muntaka expressed confidence that the NDC could surpass the 30% threshold with its current mobilization efforts. “We are targeting 32% of votes from the Ashanti Region, and we are confident that we will do better than in previous years,” Muntaka said. “We believe we can cross the 30% mark, and we’re actively working on the ground to make that happen.”
Muntaka explained that the NDC’s goal was established after careful analysis of its existing strongholds and an assessment of both its advantages and challenges in the Ashanti Region. He emphasized that the party’s strategy focuses on ensuring a strong voter turnout, preventing electoral malpractice, and implementing structures to protect their votes. “The party has implemented numerous structures aimed at protecting our votes, and our hope is that these efforts will be effective on election day. If all goes well, we might even exceed our target,” Muntaka added.
Meanwhile, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) has set its sights on capturing 85% of the votes in the Ashanti Region, a long-standing stronghold for the party. The NPP’s Ashanti Regional Secretary, Adom Appiah, expressed doubt over the NDC’s projection, calling it “impossible” for the opposition to achieve a 32% share in the region. He noted that the Ashanti Region has consistently favored the NPP and remains a stronghold for the party.
With both parties setting high targets, the upcoming election in Ashanti—one of Ghana’s most populous and politically significant regions—has become a focal point for both the NDC and NPP. The competition in the region reflects the broader stakes of the election, as each party vies for critical support in one of Ghana’s key voting areas.
Source: GhanaFeed.Com