On November 24, 2024, the Progressive Intellectuals (PI) of SDD-UBIDS engaged in street campaigns and voter education in Wa, Ghana, to support the National Democratic Congress (NDC) and its presidential candidate, John Dramani Mahama, ahead of the December 7 elections. The campaign aimed to address economic hardships and promote voter turnout, with placards highlighting issues like economic stagnation and healthcare [d2203752].
Professor Elijah Yendaw emphasized the need to remove the New Patriotic Party (NPP) from power due to economic mismanagement, echoing sentiments shared by other coalition members, including Prof. Frederick Dayuor and Prof. Damasus Tuurosong. They collectively expressed concerns about widespread economic suffering and the necessity for change, concluding the campaign with a meeting to support NDC's parliamentary candidate for Wa West, Superintendent (Rtd) Peter Lanchene Toobu [d2203752].
This grassroots mobilization effort comes at a crucial time as the NDC seeks to galvanize support against the backdrop of criticism directed at the NPP for its handling of the economy. The NPP, represented by Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been actively promoting its debt restructuring initiatives and recent credit rating upgrades as signs of economic stabilization [8aed94d3].
As the political landscape intensifies ahead of the elections, the contrasting narratives of the NPP's economic management and the NDC's critique will likely shape the discourse among voters. The Progressive Intellectuals' campaign reflects a broader strategy by the NDC to connect with citizens directly and address their pressing concerns in the lead-up to the elections [d2203752].