The New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) Director of Communications, Mr. Richard Ahiagba, has criticised the National Democratic Congress (NDC) for what he described as a neglect of their traditional stronghold, the Volta Region. Speaking at a press briefing on Wednesday, in the Volta Region, Mr. Ahiagba expressed surprise that the NDC had not chosen a running mate from a region that has been one of its most consistent support bases in past elections. Addressing journalists, Mr. Ahiagba remarked, “It is quite telling that a party that owes so much of its political history and support to the people of the Volta Region has failed to recognise their contributions by selecting a running mate from here. It raises questions about how much value the NDC places on the Volta Region and its people.” Mr. Ahiagba’s comments come amidst growing discontent within some sections of the Volta Region’s electorate, who feel under-represented and overlooked by the NDC’s leadership. Traditionally considered an NDC stronghold, the Volta Region has been a crucial base of support, consistently delivering large margins of votes for the opposition party. However, Mr. Ahiagba suggested that this historical loyalty may no longer be guaranteed, given the NDC’s seeming reluctance to reward the region with a key leadership role. “It is important to ask: why has the NDC, in all these years, failed to present a vice presidential candidate from the Volta Region, despite the overwhelming support it gets here?” Mr. Ahiagba questioned. “We in the NPP are not afraid to recognise the contributions of every region and make sure their voices are heard and represented at the highest levels.” In his critique, Mr. Ahiagba implied that the NDC’s choice could be interpreted as a deliberate exclusion of the Volta Region from key leadership positions. He argued that despite years of loyalty and support from the region, the NDC had continuously bypassed the opportunity to elevate a candidate from the Volta Region to the second-highest office in the land. “By ignoring the Volta Region in their choice of running mate, the NDC sends a clear message,” Mr. Ahiagba asserted. “It suggests that perhaps they believe they can continue to take the people of this region for granted, expecting their votes without offering proper representation in return.” Mr. Ahiagba’s remarks come as the NPP ramps up its outreach efforts in regions traditionally considered NDC strongholds. According to him, the NPP is not only offering policies and development projects but also “respect and recognition” to the people of the Volta Region. He reiterated the NPP’s commitment to engaging every voter and ensuring that every region feels included in the national development agenda, stressing that the Volta Region is not merely a target for votes but a crucial part of the party’s broader vision for Ghana. News Desk Report
