Victory predictions for Mahama are good, but we must be ready to prevent rigging – NDC MP

The Member of Parliament for Builsa South, Dr. Clement Apaak, has advised members of the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) to guard against complacency in the wake of several polls predicting victory for candidate John Dramani Mahama.

He therefore wants the party to put more effort and hard work into securing a massive and decisive victory in the upcoming presidential and legislative elections.

His remarks come in the wake of the latest survey by UK-based research firm Fitch Solutions, which predicts over 50% victory for former President John Dramani Mahama in the presidential election.

The London-based firm disclosed that 54 percent of respondents surveyed predicted NDC’s candidate John Mahama as the winner in the upcoming presidential election.

Mike Kruiniger, an Associate Director of Country Risk at Fitch Solutions, stated that the current state of the economy will play a significant role in the choice of voters on December 7.

“We believe that the opposition NDC has a stronger chance of winning the upcoming general elections compared to the ruling NPP. Recent polls consistently place the NDC ahead, with the most recent survey showing 54% of respondents favoring the NDC.

“In addition, multiple surveys have shown that economic management and job creation are going to be the most important issues during the election for voters, which we believe will put the ruling NPP at a disadvantage given the economic challenges that the country has faced over the last couple of years.”

He added that the policy direction of the country will not change under an NDC government.

He further explained that a Mahama-led administration is also likely to continue with the International Monetary Fund programme initiated by the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia government.

“In terms of what a government change will mean for the economy, we think that policy direction under a likely NDC government will not largely change.

"The NDC will most likely stick to Ghana’s IMF programme, particularly as the party has shown commitment in the past to international agreements and obligations. So in summary, we expect policy continuation in Ghana despite a likely government change,” he added.

Reacting to this, Dr. Apaak asked the party to stay focused and not be complacent. He stressed the need for the party to put in efforts to protect the votes of Ghanaians.

He argued that the current composition of the EC is not something that can be trusted, hence the need for them to remain vigilant.

He said the party must be ready to give effect to the “do or die” mantra in protecting the will of the people.

In a post on X, formerly Twitter, he wrote, “We must guard against complacency in the wake of the slew of polls by local and international entities predicting victory for John Dramani and the NDC.

"We must stay focused and work towards protecting the votes of Ghanaians in light of the composition and posture of the electoral commission. We must be in readiness to give effect to ‘do or die’ should any group, including members of so-called disbanded vigilante groups, adorned in military and police uniforms, attempt what they did in the 2020 elections.”