Otumfou Ahenenanahene, Nana Kwame Mensah Bonsu is advocating that the flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) considers,Hon Oppong Fosu former local Goverment minister else where Mahama Adiminstration ,as running mate from the Ashanti Region.
According to him, if John Mahama chooses someone from the region, it would be easier for the party to increase its votes in that region.
“We have a lot to gain if we choose an Asante as the battleground and induce indigenous people to lead the charge, that is what I am saying and that is what other people are saying.
“Those other people are not people who live in Ashanti Region or even Ashantis. I want to clarify that it is not an ethnic issue, it’s a strategic issue,” he said.
Speaking to TV XYZ and POWER FM reporter at a press conference, he explained that there are many young people in the that region who have lost confidence in the ruling party, therefore, Mahama selecting a running mate from their region would be ideal and strategic.
“There are a lot of young people in this region who on daily basis are wishing to vote for the NDC in the next election, but who is to ginger them, who is to encourage them, who is to lead the charge to gather all of them?” he quizzed.
He stressed that “that is why I think we have to make Ashanti Region the second headquarters of the NDC and work towards the 2024 election.”
Mahama must consider a running mate from Ashanti region – OTUMFOU AHENENANAHENE
