South African Chair of the National Democratic Congress’ Council of Elders, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie has indicated that the results from the Assin North by-elections cast a slur on Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia’s government.
According to him, the results show that most Ghanaians are disgruntled and unsatisfied with the performance of the New Patriotic Party administration.
“Note that this is a swing constituency, not like Kumawu and the NPP cannot win. I’m not surprised at all about the NDC’s win because things are not too good in the country. We knew we were going to win”, he stated.
In a telephone conversation on GBC Radio Central Special Morning Show edition on Wednesday, 28th June 2023, seeking his views on the Assin North By-elections, he shared that “Vigilance and hard work on the part of the NDC ensured their winning”, Mr. Kofi Quashie opined.
“The NPP is known for political manipulations but, our vigilance ensured that such manipulations were curtailed to ensure that the people’s mandate was declared as expected”, he claimed.
The NDC SA Council Chair admitted that the outcome of the Assin North By-elections is a feather in the cup of Ghana’s democratic experiment.
“If people would remember, this isn’t what happened during the Ayawasu West Wuogon by-elections. But, because this time around with the extra vigilance and the fact that the elections cannot be rigged coupled with the general hardships, the results ought to be what it is”, he affirmed.
He further indicated that the results from Assin North by-elections have sent shivers down the spine of the NPP government and “I think they would have a meeting today at the Jubilee House to appreciate that Ghanaians are tired and Assin North has indicated what would happen in 2024.”
In ending his conversation with GBC Radio Central, Mr. Kofi Quashie praised John Mahama for taking time off his busy schedule to campaign for the NDC candidate.
Further, he thanked the Police Service, especially Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for the professionalism he and his team exhibited during the elections in ensuring everything went well.
