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Published on 2024-02-20 11:26:55
In a recent statement, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful, a prominent member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the Member of Parliament for Ablekuma West, addressed the sentiments and discussions about the upcoming elections. She emphasized that while most of the sentiment about the NPP losing the elections is being expressed on social media platforms, the elections themselves would not be conducted there.
Owusu-Ekuful pointed out that if elections were conducted on social media platforms, then Peter Obi, the flagbearer of the Labour Party of Nigeria, would already be the president of the country. She referenced the buzz and attention that Obi was receiving on social media before the recent Nigerian elections, highlighting the disparity between online discussions and the actual outcome of an election.
The NPP member emphasized that the true battleground for the elections is at the polling stations, where citizens will cast their votes and decide the outcome. She cautioned against giving too much weight to online noise and emphasized the importance of participating in the democratic process at the local level.
In an interview on Adom FM, Owusu-Ekuful stressed the need for patience and highlighted the work that needs to be done on the ground. She challenged the notion that social media noise and buzz are indicative of the true sentiment of the electorate, using the example of the Nigerian elections to make her point.
She also took the opportunity to praise the performance of the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government, stating that he has commendably delivered in various sectors of the economy. Owusu-Ekuful expressed her belief that Akufo-Addo will be remembered as one of the best presidents in Ghana’s history. She pointed out that previous presidents like John Agyekum Kufuor and Dr. Kwame Nkrumah were once criticized, but their legacies evolved over time, indicating that history may portray Akufo-Addo differently than the current sentiment.
In summary, Ursula Owusu-Ekuful addressed the online discussions and sentiments about the upcoming elections, emphasizing the importance of the actual voting process at the polling stations. She cautioned against attributing too much significance to social media noise and expressed confidence in the Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo government’s performance. Her statements provide insight into the NPP’s perspective on the upcoming elections and the broader political landscape in Ghana.
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