Mahama Toasts NDC Grassroots
By Prince Ahenkorah
Exactly one year after delivering the New Patriotic Party (NPP) a staggering loss in the December 7, 2024 elections, President John Dramani Mahama has taken stock of the historic victory and paid glowing tribute to the unwavering commitment of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) cadres who powered the win.
In a heartfelt message commemorating the anniversary, Mahama framed the 2024 polls as a watershed moment for Ghana’s democracy one marked by “anxiety, hope and unwavering faith” from millions of voters eager to reclaim their nation’s future.
“Thank you, Ghanaians. You placed your trust in the promise of a Resetting Ghana a collective vision to build the Ghana we deserve,” he said, extending special praise to the NDC grassroots, whom he called “the heartbeat of our victory.”
Mahama singled out the party’s diligent polling agents as “our own referees,” whose vigilance, he asserted, quashed the ruling NPP’s covert attempts to sabotage the electoral process. “Your presence at the polls neutralised NPP’s schemes to undermine the people’s will,” he added.
He also lauded the party executives, campaign strategists, communications teams, and every hand behind-the-scenes for anticipating and countering every obstacle in the run-up to victory. “You made sure the people’s voice was heard loud and clear,” Mahama affirmed.
Reiterating his commitment to inclusive governance alongside Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, Mahama pledged to drive the Resetting Ghana agenda forward without discrimination or favouritism. “The Ghana We Want is no longer a dream deferred but a promise in progress,” he declared.
The President urged NDC supporters to remain steadfast, reminding them the true reward lies in securing a just and prosperous nation for generations yet unborn.
Recalling the official results, Mahama noted that Electoral Commission Chair Jean Mensa declared him president-elect on December 9, 2024, with 6,328,397 votes 56.55% of valid ballots cast. His closest rival, NPP’s Mahamudu Bawumia, trailed with 4,657,304 votes (41.61%).
Mensa affirmed the results were drawn from 267 constituencies, with nine still pending due to controversies. She assured the outstanding votes even numbering over 947,000 could not erase Mahama’s commanding 1,671,093-vote lead.
Total voter turnout reached an estimated 60.9%, with 11,191,422 valid ballots and 239,109 rejected ballots cast.
As the Mahama administration pushes on with its Resetting Ghana vision focused on healing divisions, stabilizing the economy, and reconstructing key institutions this one-year milestone serves as a rallying cry to sustain momentum toward national renewal.