John Dramani Mahama
John Dramani Mahama is pumped! The National Democratic Congress (NDC) flagbearer has declared the number 8 on the 2024 presidential election ballot as a symbol of hope and change, calling on his party faithful to rally behind this “lucky” number.
After the Electoral Commission’s (EC) highly anticipated balloting exercise on September 20, 2023, the NDC landed in the eighth spot on the ballot – a development that Mahama took as a good omen for the party’s chances in the December 7, 2024 elections.
Wasting no time, Mahama took to Facebook, where he posted an optimistic message, charging his supporters to embrace the number with open arms. “I am excited that we picked No. 8 on the ballot for the upcoming presidential elections,” Mahama wrote, full of confidence. “Let’s make this a number of hope and change on December 7.”
For the former president, the number 8 is more than just a ballot position – it’s a call to action. The symbolism is clear: the NDC, now in opposition, is looking to spin the number into a winning mantra as they aim to unseat the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP).
But Mahama isn’t the only one riding high on this numerical hype. Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has thrown his weight behind the magical number, jumping on social media to give his own nod of approval.
“8 is excellent. Don’t break it. Choose it!” Bagbin declared in a post that has since gone viral among NDC supporters. His comment seems to suggest that this number could be the turning point the NDC needs to stage a comeback.
The excitement has rippled across the NDC camp, with party members buzzing about what they see as a “divine” alignment in their favor. The number 8 is being linked to new beginnings and a fresh start – exactly what the NDC is hoping for as it faces a tough battle in 2024.
The EC’s balloting exercise saw each political party draw lots to determine their spot on the ballot paper for the upcoming presidential elections. While some view the positions as nothing more than a formality, for political parties, it’s all about messaging and branding.
Landing the right number can offer a psychological boost, and for the NDC, eight is quickly being turned into a symbol of renewal and victory. Their rivals, the NPP, meanwhile, are sitting at number one, banking on their “four more to do more” mantra from the last elections.
With the stakes higher than ever, expect to see number 8 become a major talking point as Mahama and the NDC drum up support across the country. Could this be the game-changer they need, or is it just another lucky number?
One thing’s for sure – come December 7, 2024, Ghanaians will decide whether Mahama’s number 8 will turn out to be a symbol of hope and change or just another figure on the ballot!
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