Deputy NDC General Secretary Mustapha Gbande declared the National Democratic Congress poised to win Friday’s parliamentary rerun in the Ablekuma North Constituency.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s “Face to Face” program on July 8, Gbande asserted the electorate had rejected the New Patriotic Party’s candidate, Nana Akua Afriyie. He framed the July 11 vote as critical for expanding the NDC’s parliamentary majority.
Gbande accused the NPP of undemocratically imposing Afriyie on constituents, calling the process “cruel” and lacking legitimacy. He claimed local systems resisted this imposition, citing widespread dissatisfaction. According to Gbande, the NPP’s approach disregarded the will of Ablekuma North voters seeking genuine representation.
The Deputy General Secretary expressed unwavering confidence in an NDC victory, linking prospects to perceived grassroots discontent. “This record can’t take a person to Parliament,” he stated, referencing Afriyie’s candidacy. Gbande positioned the rerun as a referendum on the NPP’s candidate selection methods rather than broader political dynamics.
Ghana’s political landscape remains defined by the NDC’s return to power in 2024 under President John Mahama. The Ablekuma North rerun offers an early test of party support before the 2028 general elections. Official results will determine if the NDC strengthens its legislative position against the opposition NPP.
