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  • Black Stars shine brighter when NDC is in power – Grace Ashly

    Black Stars shine brighter when NDC is in power – Grace Ashly

    Gospel musician Grace Ashly has expressed her belief that Ghana’s national football team, the Black Stars, performs better under National Democratic Congress (NDC) administrations.

    Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo, the singer, known for her patriotic football anthems, highlighted her preference for the NDC’s leadership when it comes to sports development in Ghana.

    “When the NDC is in government, many aspects of life in Ghana, especially in sports, tend to improve. Also, I have the freedom to pursue my goals for the Black Stars when the NDC is in power. Let’s pray for the NDC’s success,” she said.

    Grace Ashly, who has composed several songs for the Black Stars, also reaffirmed her readiness to contribute more to the national team if given the chance.

    “I am always ready to do more songs for the Black Stars if I am given the opportunity by the leaders,” she added.

    The gospel singer has played a major role in boosting national team spirit with her music. Her 2014 World Cup song, Yenie, was widely embraced by football fans and became a nationwide hit.

    Her comments have sparked debate, with some sports fans supporting her stance, while others argue that football success is not tied to political leadership.

  •  Grace Ashly aiming to enter parliament?

     Grace Ashly aiming to enter parliament?

    Photos show posters circulating for an independent parliamentary bid by a major figure in the gospel music industry.

    Madam Grace Ashly, known for her public support of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), is rumored to be seeking to become the lawmaker for the Anyaa-Sowutuom Constituency in the Greater Accra Region.

    Bright posters featuring her face have been placed at strategic locations in the constituency, which is currently represented by outgoing NPP MP Dickson Adomako-Kissi.

    The posters display her name prominently, along with the tagline “Opportunities for All.” Her emblem, a local lantern, appears in the top left corner of the poster, set against a dominant orange background.

    Ashly’s last known political affiliation was with the Movement For Change, led by former NPP minister Alan Kyerematen.

    If her candidacy is confirmed, she will join two other showbiz industry figures running for Parliament as independent candidates: Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A Plus, for the Gomoa East seat in the Central Region, and Kwadwo Nkansah, also known as LilWin, for the Afigya Kwabre South seat in the Ashanti Region.

  • Gospel musician Grace Ashly declares her support for Alan Kyerematen

    Gospel musician Grace Ashly declares her support for Alan Kyerematen

    Gospel musician Grace Ashly has expressed unwavering support for the Movement of Change, symbolized by a butterfly, and its independent presidential candidate, Alan John Kwadwo Kyerematen.

    During her appearance on Accra 100.5 FM’s Ayekoo Ayekoo on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, the renowned singer and cheerleader acknowledged the immense kindness she has received throughout her career, particularly from former President John Agyekum Kufuor, who led a New Patriotic Party (NPP) government from 2001 to 2009.

    When asked by the stand-in host, Akua Sonto, whether she still supports the NPP, which has been led by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo since 2017, Grace Ashly responded with laughter,“Now, I am a butterfly,” Ashly finally answered.

    She was asked if she was referring to independent candidate Alan Kyerematen’s Movement for Change.

    “Yes,” she answered.

    Refusing to categorically state she has broken ties with the NPP, she noted: “As you can see, at the moment, it’s all about going independent.

    “And with the independent [approach], anything can happen. We’ll come into power, and when we do…” She broke out in laughter.

    She emphatically added, however, that even though her family supports the main opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC): “I’m not with NDC.”

    Grace Ashly has firmly declared her support for presidential aspirant Alan Kyerematen. Alan Kyerematen recently resigned from his government position as Minister of Trade and stepped down as a member of the NPP to establish the Movement for Change.

    “We’ll support him in whatever he does,” Ashly said.

    She, however, made it clear that even though she once openly and passionately supported the NPP and has now backs Kyerematen’s Movement of Change, “there is no animosity between the NPP and I”.

    Concerning Mr Kyerematen’s chances of winning presidential power come 2024, she said, “We’ll know when the day comes because we do these things with action and not talk.”

    She stressed: “I don’t really like speaking about these things.

    “I prefer action over talk. So hush – it takes action and not words – and let’s leave it all to God.”