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Former Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Dr Obed Yao Asamoah, says the running mate for former President John Mahama in the 2020 general elections was unable to make an impact in the Central Region.
Speaking in an interview with JoyNews’ Benjamin Akakpo, he revealed that under Professor Naana Opoku-Agyemang’s watch, the NDC lost a seat in the region.
“The lady who is a running mate to Mahama lost the Central Region in the last election. Lost a whole constituency,” he said.
He, however, did not disclose what constituency the opposition party lost.
According to him, this could pose a danger for the party in the 2024 general elections should the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) select Trade Minister, Alan Kyerematen, to run on the party’s ticket in the 2024 general elections.
“Alan Kyerematen is a factor to consider. He could win. If he does, it poses a threat to the NDC in the Central region. Because his mother side is from Central Region.”
In view of this, Dr Yao Asamoah said “there has to be some fresh thinking.”
“There could be some amends we make to make her succeed. But for now, she didn’t make an impact,” he added.
The former Attorney-General and Minister of Justice further disclosed that the gains made by the NDC in the previous election were all in the country’s capitals.
In Accra, he said the disagreement between government and spare parts dealers worked in favour of the NDC.
“They (spare parts dealers) thought that the taxation against them was too much. A lot of them supported the NDC. We were prepared to allow Okada. That was also a significant factor against the NPP,” he added.
Source: myJoy
