Assin North: With vigilance and hard work, results will bode well for NDC in 2024 — Benjamin Quashie

The National Democratic Congress Council of Elders Chair in South Africa, Mr. Benjamin Kofi Quashie has indicated that the results from the Assin-North by-elections cast a slur on Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia's government.

According to him, the results show that most Ghanaians are disgruntled and unsatisfied with the performance of the New Patriotic Party administration.

"Note that this is a swing constituency, not like Kumawu and the NPP cannot win. Not surprised at all about the NDC’s win because things are not too good in the country. We knew we were going to win", he stated.

In a telephone conversation on GBC Radio Central Special Morning Show edition on Wednesday, 28th June, 2023 he said the "Vigilance and hard work on the part of the NDC ensured their win.

"The NPP is known for political manipulations but, our vigilance ensured that such manipulations were curtailed to ensure that the people's mandate was declared as expected."

When asked whether it was only vigilance that ensured their win or the constituents of Assin-North just like the NDC candidate, he said, "The two of these played a very crucial role and they are intertwined. Our vigilance was also good; then the message Gyakye Quayson brought and that of the NDC were very clear on development and also we wanted this to be an assessment on Nana Akufo-Addo and Bawumia's government."

The NDC SA Council Chair admitted that the Assin-North By-elections was actually won based on vigilance.

"If people would remember, this isn't what happened during the Ayawaso West Wuogon by-elections. But, because this time around with the extra vigilance and the fact that the elections cannot be rigged coupled with the general hardships, the results ought to be what it is," he stated.

He further indicated that the results from Assin-North By-elections has sent shivers down the spine of the NPP government and "I think they would have a meeting today at the Jubilee House to appreciate that Ghanaians are tired and Assin-North has indicated what would happen in 2024."

Mr. Kofi Quashie praised President John Mahama for taking time off his busy schedule to campaign for the NDC candidate.

He commended the Police Service, especially Dr. George Akuffo Dampare for the professionalism he and his team exhibited during the elections.

"Mr. Quayson is the most humble person I've ever seen and God has vindicated him again. He should not be complacent and continue to be the Gyakye Quayson he has always been. He should continue with his good works. I thank all the MPs who served as polling station agents and all other party members who made sure we won," he stated.