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The Member of Parliament for Suame and Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Osei Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu, has emphasized the critical role of the Ashanti Region in determining the outcome of the December 7 general election. Speaking in an interview with Angel TV, he urged voters in the region to rally behind the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) to prevent a potential loss to the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC).
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu warned that if the NDC secures 30% of votes in the Ashanti Region, it could win the election. He noted:
“In previous years, the Ashanti Region gave the NDC the second-highest number of votes after the Volta before it was split. They have intensified efforts to gain more votes, and if the NDC garners 30% in Ashanti, they have won the election. This is why John Mahama is campaigning in the region.”
He also responded to the large turnout at John Mahama’s Kumasi rally, dubbed “Enti Asanteman aseda ni?” (translated as “So, Ashanti Region, is this your thanksgiving?”), accusing the NDC of busing supporters to inflate numbers. He alleged:
“Everybody knows that they instructed every constituency to bring at least 2,000 supporters to the event, even from neighbouring regions like Bono, Ahafo, and the Eastern Regions. They were all bused; it is the NDC’s known tactics ahead of elections.”
Kyei-Mensah-Bonsu further cautioned against voter apathy, urging NPP supporters to ensure a strong turnout at the polls.
With over 3.2 million voters in the Ashanti Region, analysts view the region as a key determinant in the presidential election. The NPP is aiming for 85% of the votes, while the NDC is targeting over 30%.
