Ghana’s major political parties, the National Democratic Congress and the New Patriotic Party, are gearing up for grand rallies on Thursday to conclude their campaigns ahead of the crucial December 7, 2024, general election.
The rallies, taking place at locations along the same axis in Accra, provide the parties and their candidates with the final opportunity to present their policies and programmes to the electorate.
This also serves as a crucial moment to sway undecided voters just two days before the election.
The NDC will hold its rally at Zurak Park in Madina, with the theme “Resetting Ghana – Let’s Finish Strong.”
The party aims to capitalize on the shortcomings of the NPP-led government to persuade voters to support its candidate, John Dramani Mahama, for a return to power.
According to Sammy Gyamfi, the NDC’s National Communications Officer, the rally will be an “epoch-making event” designed to energize the party base and outline its agenda for governance.
The rally will focus on addressing economic challenges, corruption, and offering a “fresh start” for Ghana.
The event is scheduled for 1200 hours and will be attended by key party executives.
The NPP, on the other hand, will hold its rally at the University of Ghana Sports Directorate, located opposite the UG Sports Stadium.
Dubbed the “Possibilities Victory Rally,” the event will highlight the achievements of the NPP government under President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo’s leadership.
It will also promote the vision of Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s presidential candidate, with a focus on the goal of “breaking the eight,” which refers to the NPP’s aim of securing a third consecutive term in power.
Key figures including President Akufo-Addo, former President John Agyekum Kufuor, and vice-presidential candidate Dr. Matthew Opoku-Prempeh are expected to attend.
The NPP hopes to showcase its achievements in economic management, infrastructure development, and social interventions to convince voters to re-elect the party.
Political analysts consider the rallies as pivotal opportunities for the parties to solidify their support and appeal to undecided voters.
However, some security experts have expressed concerns about the proximity of the events.
With the election being one of the most fiercely contested in Ghana’s history, there are fears that holding rallies so close to one another could trigger clashes.
They have urged the authorities to implement robust security measures to prevent any unrest.
