The 2024 Ghanaian general election, according to Ghana Federation of Labour (GFL) Secretary General Abraham Koomson, saw the National Democratic Congress (NDC) triumph over the incumbent New Patriotic Party (NPP) due to a superior electoral strategy anchored in advanced digital technology. This strategic approach, Mr. Koomson argues, effectively neutralized the NPP’s alleged attempts at electoral manipulation. He commended the NDC for their investment in technological infrastructure, training of electoral officials, and bolstered security measures, all of which contributed significantly to their victory. These preparations, cultivated over a four-year period, positioned the NDC to effectively monitor and safeguard the integrity of the electoral process. Mr. Koomson’s analysis credits the NDC’s win to proactive planning and a robust, digitally-driven system that effectively countered any potential irregularities.
Central to the NDC’s success, according to Mr. Koomson, was the party’s internal unity and inclusive campaigning style. He lauded the leadership of NDC Chairman Johnson Asiedu Nketiah and the party executives for their skill in resolving post-primary disputes, fostering a cohesive environment that strengthened the party’s overall electoral performance. This internal harmony, combined with a multi-faceted campaign strategy, ensured broad reach and engagement across the electorate, effectively countering potential avenues for electoral malpractice. This inclusive approach, Mr. Koomson posits, resonated with a wider segment of the population, contributing significantly to the NDC’s resounding victory.
Mr. Koomson levels serious allegations against the NPP, claiming a history of electoral manipulation and accusing them of attempting to swap genuine ballots with pre-thumb-printed ones in the 2024 election. He specifically credits Joseph Yamin and retired senior police officer DSP Kofi Boakye for thwarting these alleged attempts, highlighting Mr. Boakye’s security expertise and knowledge of manipulation tactics as instrumental in safeguarding the integrity of the vote, particularly in the Ashanti Region. Mr. Koomson suggests that Mr. Boakye’s presence alone posed a significant deterrent to the NPP’s alleged operations, prompting Ashanti Regional Chairman Bernard Antwi Boasiako (Chairman Wontumi) to resort to verbal attacks.
The GFL Secretary General attributes the NDC’s victory to the collective efforts of President-Elect John Dramani Mahama, Vice President-Elect Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, and the entire NDC leadership. He contends that their leadership effectively neutralized what he refers to as the NPP’s “two million votes tactic,” a purported strategy to manipulate the election results. This collective leadership, combined with the aforementioned strategic and technological advantages, ensured a decisive victory for the NDC, according to Mr. Koomson. He further ascribes a spiritual dimension to the NPP’s defeat, suggesting that their alleged involvement in illegal mining, leading to environmental destruction, incurred the wrath of spiritual forces.
Beyond the political maneuvering and strategic brilliance, Mr. Koomson emphasizes that the NDC’s victory signifies a broader triumph for all Ghanaians who, he claims, have endured eight years of misgovernance and economic mismanagement under the NPP. He expresses deep concern over post-election attempts by individuals to seize state property and evict public officials, labeling these actions as a serious threat to democratic institutions and the rule of law. Mr. Koomson calls for immediate action from the government, security forces, and the media to curb this violence and restore order, stressing the importance of responsible and accurate reporting by the media during this sensitive transition period.
Finally, emphasizing the potential for corruption during the transition, Mr. Koomson calls upon labor unions within state organizations to vigilantly protect state assets and documents. He warns against the risk of corrupt officials destroying evidence of wrongdoing and urges workers to closely monitor politically exposed individuals, especially chief executive officers and accounting officers. Furthermore, he cautions against politically motivated fires aimed at destroying records and urges police investigations into any such incidents. This proactive vigilance, Mr. Koomson believes, is essential to ensuring a smooth and transparent transition of power and safeguarding the interests of the Ghanaian people.
