The Ashanti Region constituency organizers of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) have expressed profound gratitude to President-Elect John Dramani Mahama and Chief Alexander Mould for their invaluable contributions during the 2024 election campaign. Their dedicated efforts were instrumental in significantly bolstering the party’s performance in the region, traditionally a stronghold of the opposition, leading to remarkable gains in several key constituencies. The organizers, in a press release issued on Sunday, lauded Chief Mould’s innovative and strategic approach to election preparedness, highlighting a meticulously crafted simulation exercise that proved crucial to the campaign’s success. This initiative reflects a commitment to modern campaign strategies, focusing on meticulous preparation and grassroots engagement to achieve electoral gains. The organizers emphasized the importance of recognizing and rewarding genuine contributions to the party’s success, setting the stage for future campaigns and internal party dynamics.
Chief Alexander Mould’s innovative simulation exercise played a pivotal role in enhancing the NDC’s electoral fortunes in the Ashanti Region. This exercise, meticulously designed and implemented across key constituencies, including Manhyia South, Bantama, and Kwabre East, provided crucial training to polling station agents, ward collation officials, and pink sheet collectors. By simulating the actual electoral process, the exercise equipped these key personnel with the practical skills and confidence needed to effectively manage the election day proceedings, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in vote counting and reporting. This meticulously planned approach to election preparedness underscores a shift towards data-driven and process-oriented campaign strategies, recognizing the importance of ground-level operations in achieving electoral success.
The impact of the simulation exercise was evident in the significant gains the NDC achieved in the targeted constituencies. In Manhyia South, the party’s vote share increased by 4.64 percentage points, rising from 15.87% in 2020 to 20.51% in 2024. Similarly, in Bantama, the NDC witnessed a 5.63 percentage point increase, with their vote share climbing from 13.45% in 2020 to 19.08% in 2024. Kwabre East recorded the most substantial gain, with the NDC’s vote share surging by 6.29 percentage points, from 22.11% in 2020 to 28.40% in 2024. These figures demonstrate a clear correlation between the targeted training and improved electoral outcomes, highlighting the effectiveness of Chief Mould’s innovative approach.
Beyond the simulation exercise, Chief Alexander Mould’s contributions to the NDC’s campaign in the Ashanti Region were multifaceted and substantial. The organizers acknowledged his generous donations, which included party T-shirts, crucial for visibility and branding, financial support to facilitate various campaign activities, brand-new motorcycles to enhance mobility and outreach in remote areas, and, importantly, his active presence on the campaign trail, demonstrating his commitment and boosting morale among party members. These combined efforts, encompassing both logistical support and personal involvement, significantly bolstered the party’s campaign machinery and resonated positively with voters.
The organizers’ commendation of Chief Mould extended beyond his material contributions, recognizing his visionary leadership, dedication to strengthening democratic processes within the party, and unwavering commitment to empowering party members at the grassroots level. They contrasted his tangible contributions with the actions of some individuals who, they alleged, overstated their involvement without producing commensurate results. This distinction underscores the organizers’ emphasis on genuine commitment and effective action over mere rhetoric, setting a precedent for accountability within the party.
The constituency organizers concluded their statement by urging the party leadership to acknowledge and reward individuals like Chief Alexander Mould who made demonstrable contributions to the NDC’s success in the Ashanti Region. They explicitly stated their resolve to oppose any attempts to promote unqualified individuals under the guise of representing the region, signaling their commitment to upholding meritocracy and performance-based recognition within the party structure. This stance underlines the organizers’ determination to foster a culture of accountability and ensure that future leadership positions are filled by individuals with proven track records and genuine dedication to the party’s advancement. They emphasized their continuous commitment to the NDC’s progress and highlighted the crucial role of acknowledging and supporting dedicated contributors like Chief Mould. This focus on recognizing tangible achievements further solidifies the organizers’ intent to reward effective action and discourage empty boasts, setting a clear standard for future contributions and leadership within the party.
