The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has expressed contentment with securing the 8th position on the ballot for the 2024 presidential elections.
The party views the number as a turning point, representing the end of what they call eight years of mismanagement and corruption by the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Speaking to the media on Friday, September 20, after the ballot draw, NDC General Secretary Fifi Fiavi Kwetey remarked that the position symbolises a critical moment for the NDC to step in and resolve the economic and governance challenges created during the NPP’s time in office.
“We came here asking for God’s perfect will to be done, and we accept the number eight.
After eight critical years of decay, after eight years of total lack of order, corruption, and darkness that have engulfed this country, I think the eight is quite significant to tell the country that this is the moment to stop the decay after the eight years,” he said.
The NDC General Secretary also expressed satisfaction that the public witnessed the NPP’s disregard for the initial balloting agreement and did what they liked.
“The country clearly will not allow those who are doing everything possible to do what is wrong and those who are doing what is right for the sake of Ghana,” Mr Kwetey said.
The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has secured the top spot on the ballot paper, while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) will hold the 8th position.
This arrangement was determined during the balloting process at the Electoral Commission’s office in Accra.