- The National Democratic Congress (NDC) has intensified its campaign ahead of the 2024 general elections
- As the campaign heats up, many stars have joined and also shown potential to take leading positions
- John Dumelo, KOD and Rex Omar are among the Ghanaian stars with good chances if the NDC wins
In just a few months, Ghanaians will head to the polls to elect a successor to President Nana Akufo-Addo.
The campaign is heating up ahead of the general election on December 7 and voters are getting excited.
Some Ghanaian stars are trying to change minds on behalf of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
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In this article, YEN.com.gh looks at entertainers who could potentially be appointed to political positions if the NDC wins power.
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1. John Dumelo:
John Dumelo is an actor, farmer and politician. Having previously supported the NDC, he entered mainstream politics in 2020, contesting the Ayawaso West Wougon parliamentary seat as the party’s candidate.
Despite being narrowly defeated by Lydia Alhassan of the New Patriotic Party, he came back strongly to contest again in 2024. An influential figure for the NDC and the youth, Dumelo is seen as a likely candidate for a key appointment should the party win the power.
Below is one video of Dumelo in a door-to-door campaign:
2. CODE:
Renowned broadcaster, event host and fashionista Kofi Okyere Darko popularly known as KOD has always had a soft spot for the NDC but has officially declared his support for the party after he said the NPP failed him.
KOD has already received his first appointment with the NDC after being named as the party’s Creative Arts spokesperson, and it would not be a surprise if he got a key appointment if the party wins the 2024 elections.
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3. Rex Omar:
Legendary musician and GHAMRO boss, Rex Omar, born Rexford Owusu Marfo, has long been identified with the NDC. He campaigned for John Mahama during the 2020 general elections.
Rex Omar has been appointed as one of the party’s representatives for Creative Arts and with his wealth of experience and consistent support, a political appointment would be a fitting reward if he defeats the NDC.
4. Abby Bright:
Actress Ebi Bright contested the Tema Central parliamentary seat in 2020 and lost to NPP’s Yvess Hanson Nortey. He then won the 2023 NDC primaries and will contest again in the 2024 general elections.
The actress has also been named as one of the Creative Arts representatives for the NDC. Some believe she has what it takes to land an appointment should her party win the Dec. 7 polls.
5. Baba Sadiq:
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Baba Sadiq Abdulai Abu, the founder and former CEO of 3Music, has won the NDC primaries in Okaikwei Central in the Greater Accra Region. He has the daunting task of unseating long-serving NPP MP Patrick Boamah.
With his work as a leader in the entertainment industry, he has the potential for a political appointment. Below is one video by Sadiq speaking at the launch of the NDC 2024 Manifesto:
6. Dzifa Gomashie:
Veteran actress and producer Abla Dzifa Gomashie is the NDC Member of Parliament for Ketu South in the Volta Region. She won her party’s primary and is expected to retain her seat.
Having served as Deputy Minister of Tourism and Creative Arts, she has a strong chance of becoming a minister should her former boss, John Mahama, win again.
Prince David Osei is backing Dumelo to win
Meantime, YEN.com.gh reported that Prince David Osei has endorsed John Dumelo’s campaign to take the seat of Ayuasso Wegon.
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The actor said in an interview that the incumbent Lydia Alhassan was ungrateful to him last time, so he would not support her re-election.
Corrected by Bruce Douglas, Senior Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
Source: YEN.com.gh
