Voters at Kejetia Dubai in the Ashanti Region have outlined the factors that would influence their choice of candidate in the upcoming elections.
During an interview on JoyNews’ Voters’ Voice, citizens expressed various considerations that would determine their vote for a candidate from a political party.
One trader expressed a desire to avoid elections altogether, highlighting her view that the two main political parties, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC), are essentially the same.
“They are all the same. They come to squander money. If I had my way, I’d cancel the elections”, a trader said.
A trader who shared a similar position noted that she would prefer to sleep than vote. According to her, the ordinary citizen is left to fend for themselves as the leaders continue to enrich themselves and their families.
“They are all the same. They only know family and neglect us. So I will sleep, when NDC comes, I suffer alone and it is same for NPP. They are spending our money but they don’t even look after us. I will sleep or work rather than get a job for somebody.
Others were against the idea of former President Mahama making a comeback.
“If we follow Mahama, it will not help us. Under Atta Mills’ era, they collapsed the one time premium for us. It didn’t help us. He will cancel free education.
“We want change in the country, and so if you can bring the development we want. So whether NPP or NDC, we need someone to bring more industries.
A trader noted that her vote is for the ruling NPP due to the Free Senior High School programme implemented by President Akufo-Addo’s in 2017.
“We have benefited a lot from the free SHS. I will vote for Bawumia.”
Others who decided that they would vote for NPP flagbearer, Dr Bawumia cited his digitalisation agenda as reason.
NDC’s Mahama received no support from electorates. It is important to note that the Ashanti Region is the stronghold of the NPP.
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