A former senior governance advisor to the United Nations, Prof. Baffour Agyeman-Duah, has stated that the low voter turnout in recent elections highlights the growing disillusionment among Ghanaians with the country’s political system.
According to Prof Agyeman-Duah, many voters felt they were left with little or no choice, being forced to select between "two evils."
“The turnout rate tells us how deeply disenchanted Ghanaians have become with the political system,” he explained. He shared that, in his view, citizens were compelled to choose the lesser of two unsatisfactory options, reflecting a broader sense of political frustration.
In his assessment, Prof. Agyeman-Duah suggested that the decision to stay away from the polls was a clear expression of dissatisfaction. “People decided to walk away from the ballot boxes,” he stated, calling the widespread apathy the “biggest story” of the election.
He also pointed to the challenges faced by the New Patriotic Party (NPP), particularly in its stronghold of the Ashanti Region. “The poor performance there clearly indicates that the NPP is losing support,” he said.
On the other hand, the professor expressed confidence in the National Democratic Congress (NDC), which he believes has secured a strong victory. “There’s no two ways about it—the NDC has won,” he said, adding that voters decided to choose the best option at this moment out of the two main parties.
Prof Agyeman-Duah also highlighted the rebellion against the current government's performance and behaviour, which he believes has alienated many Ghanaians. “The government’s actions, attitude, and lack of responsiveness turned off a lot of people,” he concluded, suggesting that this dissatisfaction was a driving force behind the election results.
In summary, the low turnout and shifting political dynamics suggest a growing disenchantment with the current political leadership in Ghana, with many voters opting for change.
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