The recent by-election in the Assin North constituency in Ghana was won by the National Democratic Congress (NDC), and the Communications Director of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Richard Ahiagbah, has suggested that the victory was due to sympathy rather than a reflection of the people's actual choice.
Speaking on a radio show in Accra, Ahiagbah claimed that the NDC had painted a negative image of the government to the constituents, using false narratives and appealing to emotions to secure the win.
He also argued that the NPP did not remove James Gyakye Quayson from Parliament, but that it was his own false declarations that led to the Supreme Court ordering Parliament to expunge his name from the records of the house.
Despite the loss, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo remains optimistic, stating that he is confident the Assin North constituency will turn blue again soon, and urging members of the NPP to keep their heads up. The NPP's candidate, Charles Opoku, received 42.15% of the votes, while the NDC's candidate, James Gyakye Quayson, received 57.56% of the votes.
The NPP has acknowledged that the by-election is a wake-up call and has called for party supporters to submit their comments and recommendations for consideration and possible implementation. It is clear that the by-election has highlighted the need for the NPP to evaluate its approach and make rational assessments.
In politics, there are winners and losers, and this recent by-election has shown that sympathy and emotions can play a significant role in shaping the outcome.
However, it is important for parties to reflect on their strategies and make necessary adjustments to ensure they are better positioned for future elections. As the saying goes, "you win some, you lose some," but it is how a party responds to a loss that can make all the difference.
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