February 4, 2025
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In a twist that could give political pundits a chuckle, John Boadu, the immediate past CEO of SIGA and former General Secretary of the now-defeated New Patriotic Party, NPP, has publicly thanked over two million voters for not turning out at the recent elections.

Speaking during a live interview on Kumasi’s Otec FM, Boadu, a senior NPP chieftain, declared that the absence of these voters was nothing short of a blessing in disguise. According to him, had the angry electorate shown up to cast their ballots, the party’s support could have nosedived to as low as 20%.

The NPP secured roughly 41% of the vote and about 88 seats, compared to the NDC’s 57% and 183 seats.

“Had they let their anger loose at the ballot box, it would have been a complete wipeout,” Boadu stated, his tone carrying both mischief and defiance. He argued that the boycott by the over two million voters saved the party from a far graver electoral outcome—a scenario he wryly likened to a political Waterloo.

Boadu’s controversial stance is already drawing mixed reactions from political analysts and party loyalists. While some see his comments as an attempt to shift blame for the party’s defeat, others interpret his view as a candid admission of the deep-seated discontent among the electorate.

As the political debate continues, Boadu remains unrepentant, positioning the non-voters as inadvertent heroes who, through their absence, prevented what he terms a disastrous result. His comments underscore the increasingly volatile nature of electoral politics, where even those who do not vote can wield significant influence over the outcome.

For now, the nation is left to ponder: was the absence of two million voters truly a stroke of luck, or a stark reminder of a political system in dire need of reform? Daily Post will continue to follow this developing story as more voices join the debate.

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