Broadcast journalist Afia Pokua, popularly known as Vim Lady, has called on the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to embark on a “forgiveness tour” in the Ashanti Region following the party’s crushing defeat in the just-concluded elections.

Afia Pokua took to her Facebook page to share her thoughts, highlighting the significance of the Ashanti Region’s response to the party’s performance.

“NPP must go on a forgiveness tour in the Ashanti Region. They sure gave them a massive showdown. You can’t take the people for granted,” she wrote, capturing the frustration of many who believe the region, historically an NPP stronghold, has been taken for granted.

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The Ashanti Region, often called the “heartbeat” of the NPP, has consistently delivered overwhelming support for the party in past elections.

However, this year’s results revealed a significant voter turnout and support dip, signalling dissatisfaction.

For many residents, the unfulfilled promises of key developmental projects and a perceived lack of attention to their needs have left them feeling sidelined.

Jean Mensa, the Chairperson of the Electoral Commission (EC), officially announced John Dramani Mahama of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) as the president-elect following the 2024 general elections on Monday, December 9.

The election, held on Saturday, December 7, saw a decisive victory for the former president, Mahama, who garnered 6,328,397 votes, amounting to 56.55%.

His closest competitor, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the vice president and presidential candidate for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), received 4,657,304 votes, or 41.61%.

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