Former Akwatia MP Baba Jamal has voiced that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) anticipated Donald Trump’s lead in the U.S. presidential election, seeing it as a positive signal.
Speaking on Okay FM on November 6, 2024, Jamal outlined that the NDC aligns with Trump’s policies, which echo the party’s stance on conservative issues.
He drew specific comparisons between Trump’s positions and those of NDC’s candidate, John Dramani Mahama, on matters like abortion and same-sex marriage.
“We knew Trump was going to win because, when you listen to his policies, you will see they mirror those we [NDC] have promoted here in Ghana,” Baba Jamal stated. “Trump stands against abortion and homosexuality, issues our candidate also opposes. Unlike the NPP, which has suggested acceptance of some of these ideas, the NDC remains firm on our stance.”
Jamal interprets Trump’s projected victory as a shift toward conservative principles, which he believes could resonate similarly in Ghana.
“Americans have shown that ‘sankofa’ (a return to roots) is good, and this is exactly what we intend to replicate in our December elections,” he added.
U.S. Election Update
In the November 5, 2024, U.S. presidential election, former President Donald Trump is currently projected as the winner against Vice President Kamala Harris. Major news outlets such as CNN and the BBC report Trump’s strong lead following key wins in battleground states like Pennsylvania and Georgia.