An aspirant for the Greater Accra Regional Secretary position of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Amos Blessing Armose has credited “strategic coordination” among party structures for the NDC’s strong performance in the Greater Accra Region during the 2024 general elections.
He emphasised that the party’s victories emerged from collective mobilisation, careful electoral planning and the participation of grassroots organisers.
“It was a collective effort, not from only regional executives, constituency executives, ward coordinators, branch executives, and even party members, formal appointees, the Council of State, everybody came on board.”
Amos Blessing Armose
The aspiring regional secretary acknowledged that the “national appetite” for political change contributed significantly to the outcome, as voters dissatisfied with conditions in the country joined the campaign for a change of government. Nevertheless, he contended that public sentiment alone could not guarantee victories without effective coordination, particularly during the final stages of the campaign and on election day.
Reflecting on the regional results, Mr Armose highlighted the NDC’s presidential performance across Greater Accra’s 34 constituencies, explaining that the party won 33 of them. Anyaa-Sowutuom was the only constituency in which the NDC lost both the presidential and parliamentary contests, while the New Patriotic Party secured parliamentary victories in other constituencies despite the NDC’s presidential dominance.
Electoral Research And Constituency Strategy In 2024 Elections
Beyond coordinating campaign activities, the incumbent Greater Accra Regional Youth Organiser for the National Democratic Congress pointed to research as an important component of the party’s electoral strategy. He recalled leading an assessment during his tenure as Deputy Regional Youth Organiser that identified Tema East and Okaikwei North as constituencies the NDC could win for the first time.
According to Mr Armose, the party’s eventual selection of Honourable Theresa Awuni as its parliamentary candidate for Okaikwei North in 2020 followed an assessment of candidates with the potential to secure victory. He explained that the research findings initially attracted scepticism, although Sylvester Mensah and George Opare Addo, supported the projections.
The NDC subsequently won both Tema East and Okaikwei North in the 2020 elections, achievements he cited as evidence of the value of research-driven planning. For the 2024 contest, the party also examined constituencies such as Ayawaso Central, where the historical voting margins indicated an opportunity to improve its performance.
Although Mr Armose expressed reservations about the results declared in Weija-Gbawe and Tema Central, where the NDC believes it won the parliamentary contests, he acknowledged the Electoral Commission’s declared outcomes. He emphasised that electoral strategy must remain grounded in careful analysis, coordinated execution, and an unwavering respect for the electoral process.
Changing Demographics Challenge NDC’s Greater Accra Strongholds
Changing settlement patterns and urbanisation are reshaping electoral competition in Greater Accra, according to Mr Armose Blessing Amos. He believes the movement of people into newly developed communities is altering constituency voting patterns and creating challenges for parties that have traditionally relied on established strongholds.
Mr Armose, who is the incumbent Greater Accra Regional Youth Organiser, explained that constituencies once regarded as “dependable electoral bases are increasingly exposed to demographic changes.” He cautioned that parties must examine local conditions and voter preferences closely, since past results cannot guarantee future victories.
“From what happened in 2024, I own the honest view that there’s no strong vote for any political party in Ghana, not even NDC in voter register.”
Amos Blessing Armose
The aspiring regional secretary identified urbanisation as a factor contributing to the New Patriotic Party’s growing numbers in some constituencies, where the NDC has historically enjoyed electoral advantages. He referenced his own constituency, to illustrate how residential expansion and the movement of people into new settlements can change the composition of the electorate.
Mr Armose explained that these demographic developments do not automatically translate into a decisive shift towards one political party. Instead, he proposed that electoral outcomes depend on how parties organise, select candidates and respond to the priorities of voters in individual communities.
The NDC Regional executive aspirant also challenged assumptions that the party’s gains in 2024 resulted solely from low turnout among NPP supporters. He questioned the basis for attributing abstention exclusively to one political group, observing that voters’ decisions and levels of political engagement can change between elections.
Using the results from Dome Kwabenya as an example, Mr Armose highlighted how the NDC overturned a deficit of more than 30,000 votes to defeat the NPP in the constituency. He argued that such an outcome demonstrates the importance of sustained campaigning and constituency-specific strategies, particularly in areas previously considered difficult to win.
In addition, he stressed that no constituency should be treated as permanently secured spot for a particular party. Parties that fail to meet public expectations risk losing support, regardless of their historical performance or the strength of their established political networks.
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