Fifi Kwetey has declared that the December 7, 2024, general election “is a battle between Ghana and the NPP” which the former must win.

The National Democratic Congress’s General Secretary, optimistic for victory, warned, however, “taking out the NPP is not going to be easy because they know that once they are out, punishment will follow them, and they know they will be prosecuted for corruption.”

The NDC, a party popular for its ideals of probity and accountability, has accused the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) led by President Nana Akufo-Addo of gross corruption resulting in a crisis, generally in the economy and specifically in the finance sector.

Speaking at the NDC’s campaign launch in Tamale, Northern Region, on Saturday, July 27, Mr. Kwetey asserted that the NPP, seeking to evade impending accountability, “are going to do everything possible to steal the votes, so we need to be extra vigilant.”

He emphasized to the electorate: “The job ahead is not an easy job, but we promise you we shall deliver.”

He indicated that the NDC was going to be proactive and thorough in its campaign led by flagbearer and former President John Dramani Mahama, leaving no stone unturned.

“We want to reach out to the people, house-to-house campaign, retail campaign, that is where the emphasis is going to be. So, what we’re going to do in Tamale is to remind our people that this year, the campaign will be different. We must touch base with the people,” Mr. Kwetey said.

Ahead of the campaign launch, Fifi Kwetey revealed that Tamale was chosen for its stronghold status. He also fondly remembered how coming to Tamale gave the NDC a resounding victory back in 2008, when the late Professor John Evans Atta Mills led the party. He asserted that a similar outcome in 2024 would hold great promise for Ghana.

"We wanted to be in a place where our party's stronghold is. When launching campaigns of this nature, you need to be in a place where you can feel energized. Tamale was the perfect choice.

"I was personally involved in making this decision because Tamale is like home to us. It represents an important starting point for a journey. I remember in 2008, when we needed to set the records straight, we started in Accra and then came to Tamale. The spirit of Tamale was crucial in setting the tone for the rest of the campaign across the country. That spirit is why we chose Tamale for this important program, which I believe will change the destiny of our country. The campaign is at the core of our country's destiny. Our country's future is at stake," Kwetey said.