Dr. Jonathan Asante Otchere, a political analyst at the University of Cape Coast, has attributed the National Democratic Congress’ (NDC) win in Ablekuma North to the recent economic turnaround and the goodwill the government currently enjoys among Ghanaians.
Speaking on A1 Radio, Dr. Otchere described the victory as an expected outcome due to the “positive economic indicators” influencing voter behavior.
“The people of Ablekuma North are a microcosm of Ghana. If inflation has dropped to 13.3%, with the IMF projecting 8%, and if our debt-to-GDP ratio is reducing and the cedi is appreciating, what do you expect?” he queried.
He added that fuel prices have declined, agricultural growth stands at 6.7%, and treasury bills are being serviced effectively, all of which demonstrate a government on the right track.
“These changes are putting money back in people’s pockets,” he said.
However, Dr. Otchere expressed concern over the degeneration of Ghana’s democratic process and criticized the security agencies for not preventing disruptions during the election.
“I expected the police to be tactful and firm. If the indicators are favoring the government, it is only logical that opposing elements might want to disrupt the process,” he warned.
He concluded that the victory, particularly in 19 polling stations to be rerun, will likely go in the NDC’s favour if the positive perception of the government continues.
Dr. Otchere cautioned against complacency and emphasized the need for national security to uphold fairness, stressing that elections must reflect the genuine will of the people and not be tainted by interference or insecurity.
Source: A1Radioonline.com|101.1Mhz|Moses Apiah|Bolgatanga
