The National Youth Organizer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Salam Mustapha has expressed unreserved confidence in the party’s prospects in the northern regions of Ghana ahead of the December 7, 2024, general elections.
This assertion according to Mr Mustapha is due to the party’s Presidential Candidate’s extensive tour across 16 regions, which he credits for igniting the vital energy necessary for a successful campaign.
Reflecting on the party’s progress, Salam Mustapha highlighted key projections for the upcoming elections, indicating a significant shift in the political dynamics of the northern regions.
‘Don’t look for plaudits, look for results and the plaudits will follow. We have done 16 regional tours which birthed a spark of energy that every successful campaign needs. We’re almost done with the 5 northern regions and I can say with a degree of certainty that the scales in the north have tilted”.
Salam Mustapha, NPP National Youth Organizer
In the Northern Region, Mr Mustpha projected that the ruling party would secure a majority of the seats, with an estimated 12 to 13 constituencies likely to fall under its control.
This, he noted would mark a notable increase in the party’s influence in the region, suggesting a growing support base.
Again, Salam Mustapha, the New Patriotic Party’s National Youth Organizer confidently predicted a near-clean sweep in the North East Region, the home region of the Vice President,and the NPP’s flagbearer, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia.
He pointed out that in the best-case scenario, he foresees the NPP winning all available seats, while in the worst-case scenario still presents a strong performance with at least five seats.
In the Savannah Region, Mr Mustapha indicated that the ruling party is also expected to receive substantial support with him anticipating the party to secure four seats, with a minimum of three seats, maintaining their current standing in the region.
Furthermore, in the Upper West Region, the New Patriotic Party National Youth Organizer indicated that the party aims to capture five to six seats out of the 11 available.
This projection, he noted underscores the party’s enhanced efforts to strengthen its foothold in the region.
Although the tour of the Upper East Region is yet to be completed, Mr Mustapha strongly stated that early indications suggest a promising outcome.
He predicted that the NPP would take home five to six seats, signaling a potential shift in the political landscape in the Upper East Region.
NPP’s Dominance and Presidential Prospects
Salam Mustapha, the ruling party’s National Youth Organizer analysis concluded that the NPP is on course to win 30 out of the 57 seats across the northern regions, positioning the party as the dominant political force in the five Northern regions for the first time in the political history of Ghana.
This potential dominance, he pointed out is expected to bolster the New Patriotic Party’s overall performance in the 2024 general elections.
In addition, Mr Mustapha declared the presidential election as a “forgone conclusion,” firmly in favor of the New Patriotic Party.
He called for sustained efforts to safeguard the anticipated victory, reinforcing the party’s determination to “break the eight” by winning the December 2024 elections.
The NPP’s commitment to breaking the traditional eight-year power alternation cycle in Ghanaian politics remains resolute amidst concerns of interanl party apathy according to polls and surveys, and accusations of economic mismangement and grand corruption by the opposition National Democratic Congress.
Salam Mustapha’s confidence, grounded in the successful regional tours and positive grassroots engagements, epitomizes the party’s strategy to secure a decisive victory.
As the election date approaches, the NPP’s vigorous campaign and strategic mobilization in the northern regions are expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the electoral outcomes, potentially redefining the political trajectory in favor of the NPP.
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