The opposition National Democratic Congress in the Ashanti Region is set to host it maiden and highly anticipated walk in the Ashanti Region today, Wednesday, January 24, 2024 to bolster support for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and raise awareness about its 24-hour Economy policy.

The event which was originally planned for December 2023, was postponed due to the District Level Elections, but the National Democratic Congress leadership in the Ashanti Region has confirmed earlier that all arrangements are in place for the much-anticipated walk.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the party’s Regional Secretary, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, affirming the participation of key party figures, including the former president and the party’s flagbearer John Dramani Mahama himself, the party’s National Chairman, Johnson Asiedu Nketia, and all regional executives led by the Regional Chairman Augustus Andrews Nana Akwasi.

The procession of maiden walk is expected to traverse the principal streets of Kumasi, the Ashanti Reginal capital, before concluding at the iconic Kumasi Jubilee Park.

“The planned route for the walk is as follows: Aboabo Post Office, through Pelele to On-the-ran to Manhyia Hospital, proceeding to Alabar Street, Kejetia Roundabout, Hello FM, A-life, Asafo Overpass, Labour Roundabout, and concluding at Jubilee Park”
Dr Frank Amoakohene

The highly anticipated walk’s is expected to be concluded and marked by speeches from key figures with former President John Mahama addressing the attendees to articulate the party’s stance on the 24-hour Economy policy at the Kumasi Jubilee Park.

The National Democratic Congress in its statement emphasized that such a comprehensive approach by the party would not only aims to raise awareness but also seeks to deepen the party’s roots in the region, making it a crucial event in the upcoming 2024 general elections.

According to the party’s Regional Secretary, Dr Frank Amoakohene, the significance of the 24-hour economy walk goes beyond a mere political rally as it is a concerted effort for the leadership of the National Democratic Congress to engage with the residents of the Ashanti Region and communicate the party’s vision for a 24-hour Economy directly.

Dr Frank Amoakohene further indicated that the event would also provide an invaluable platform for the former president and other party leaders to connect with various sectors of the community, including traders, organised labour, artisans, and students.

Mahama To Begin His Building Ghana Tour In Ashanti Region

Moreover, the National Democratic Congress flagbearer, former President John Dramani Mahama is also set to embark on his ‘Building the Ghana We Want Tour’ in the Ashanti Region immediately after the walk to ensure meaningful interactions with the grassroots of the party and citizens as well.

According to Dr Frank Amoakohene, National Democratic Congress Seceatry in the Ashnati Region, Mr Mahama’s engagement strategy underscores the importance of listening to the concerns of the people and collecting direct feedback which will further solidify the connection between the National Democratic Congress and the residents of the Ashanti Region.

“As part of his activities, the NDC flagbearer will embark on the ‘Building Ghana We Want Tour’, engaging with different sectors of the community such as traders, organized labour, artisans, and students”.
Dr Frank Amoakohene

The National Democratic Congress in the Ashanti Region through its statement, expressed high expectations for a productive and interactive series of events, emphasising the belief that these engagements will strengthen the party’s connection with the people of the Ashanti Region.