A leading member of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) Gabby Otchere-Darko identified what may have caused Kamala Harris to lose the US election.
He recollected that Harris became a substitute candidate halfway through Biden’s campaign and she did not contest any primaries to test her own grassroots popularity
In a post on his X page, he said that he became aware of a social media post about a voter describing Kamala Harris as “representing change”.
But he said, “We should be careful about over-reading into the US elections.”
Mr Octheer Darko explained that “Trump won in 2016. John Mahama lost in 2016 to Akufo-Addo. In 2020, Trump lost his attempt for a 2nd term (like Mahama in 2016). Trump lost even though his MANAGEMENT of the US ECONOMY was accepted by all as good. He lost perhaps more on Covid mismanagement and Biden was seen as a more credible alternative. In 2020, John Mahama lost again to Akufo-Addo in Mahama’s 2nd attempt for a 2nd term. This is 2024, Trump has won in his 2nd attempt for a 2nd term; what JM failed to do. The economy was a major issue in the US race; Trump came to the race with a good record on the economy to draw from.
“Harris became a substitute candidate half way through Biden’s campaign and she did not contest any primaries to test her own grassroots popularity. Both Bawumia and Mahama won the endorsement of their own party grassroots. John Mahama and Dr Bawumia have both been vice presidents. John Mahama has been president before but suffered the biggest defeat of any incumbent in Ghana’s history. He failed mainly because of what voters saw as his bad handling of the economy, including dumsor. The character/integrity of the leader, jobs, the economy and roads are the major concerns of Ghanaians today. Which candidate the majority of Ghanaian voters believe they can trust to tackle these concerns is the one most likely to win.
“If American election results automatically influenced Ghana’s a month after, Akufo-Addo would have lost in 2020 and Mahama would have had his second term in 2016 like Obama did in 2012 or won in 2020 like Trump has in 2024. Trump has won with all his flaws. What does that mean to the world? Well, focus on your grassroots organisation, addressing the concerns of voters, on winning the integrity race and your D-Day strategy. Ghanaians will decide and not Americans. And, whoever wins, the nation, as always, will accept, after a small testosterone booster, and move on. That’s the beauty of democracy. Let Ghana win.”
Meanwhile, President Nana AddoDankwa Akufo-Addo has congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States.
President Akufo-Addo in a statement said Ghana stands ready to work alongside Mr Trump and his administration.
“Warm congratulations to you on your remarkable victory in the U.S. presidential election, becoming the 47th President of the United States of America. This achievement speaks volumes about the confidence the American people have placed in you and your vision for their future.
“The friendship between Ghana and the United States has deep roots, built on mutual respect, shared values and a commitment to democracy and freedom. I am hopeful that, under your leadership, this bond will grow even stronger, paving the way for collaboration in addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges, as we did during your first mandate. Together, we can continue to promote peace, prosperity and the dignity of all peoples.
“As you step into this role, know that Ghana stands ready to work alongside you and your administration. We look forward to the exciting opportunities ahead to strengthen our ties and advance the well-being of our peoples. Congratulations once again, and my very best wishes as you and your family embark on this journey,” he said.
Donald Trump has declared victory in the US presidential election, delivering a wide-ranging speech to supporters at his watch party in Florida.
In case you missed it, here’s what he said:
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- Trump thanked voters: “I want to thank the American people for the extraordinary honour of being elected your 47th president and your 45th president”
- He said he’d won the popular vote: Votes are still being tallied, but Trump does look set to win a majority of votes at this election. “America has given us an unprecedented and powerful mandate,” he said
- JD Vance “turned out to be a good choice”: Trump praised his running mate, who himself said Trump had just pulled off “the greatest political comeback in American history” during the speech
- Elon Musk is a “star”: A section of Trump’s speech was dedicated to the tech billionaire, who Trump said was “an amazing guy”
- RFK Jr will “make America healthy again”: Trump appeared to suggest Robert F. Kennedy Jr – the former independent presidential candidate, who has a history of supporting unfounded conspiracy theories about vaccines – will have a role relating to healthcare in his administration. Kennedy withdrew from the race in August to endorse Trump
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