Former President John Mahama, the Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is scheduled to meet with thousands of Okada riders in Ashaiman on Friday, May 31st, 2024. The meeting, announced by Mr. Joseph Awuku, the NDC Communication Officer for Ashaiman Constituency, is expected to provide a platform for the Okada riders to discuss the challenges they face due to the depreciation of the Ghana cedi against major trading currencies.
While the specific occasion for the meeting is unclear, it is believed that the Okada riders will use the opportunity to highlight the impact of the economic downturn on their business and itemize the challenges they confront daily. The meeting is significant, as the Ashaiman Constituency has consistently been a stronghold for the NDC, with high voter turnouts in both presidential and parliamentary elections.
As the December 2024 polls approach, the constituency is gearing up to consolidate its gains over the years. Thousands of Okada riders are expected to converge at a yet-to-be-chosen location in Ashaiman to confer with Mr. Mahama. Mr. Awuku, who is also the Chairman for the serial callers Association of Ghana, has urged well-meaning constituents and Okada riders to turn up in large numbers and support Mr. Mahama and the NDC in the upcoming general elections. He made a passionate appeal to groups and individuals during a discussion with Citizen Kofi Owusu on the program.
Source: ahotoronline.com
