Former President John Dramani Mahama was indeed shocked by the massive turnout at his rally in Kumasi, exclaiming "Am I dreaming? Is this Kumasi? Is this Asanteman?" . The event, which was part of his six-day campaign tour of the Ashanti Region, drew thousands of National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters who flooded the streets for the "Enti Asanteman Aseda Ni" walk .

Mahama's campaign in the Ashanti Region began with a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at the Manhyia Palace . The enthusiastic reception in Kumasi highlights the growing support for Mahama and the NDC in a region traditionally known as a stronghold of the ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) .

The NPP's stronghold in the Ashanti region may be under threat, judging from the massive turnout at John Mahama's recent rally in Kumasi. Thousands of NDC supporters flooded the streets, participating in a walk dubbed "Enti Asanteman aseda ni?" which translates to "Is this the thank you the people of the Ashanti Region get?"



Mahama expressed shock and delight at the turnout, stating that the NPP has not treated the region fairly despite it being their stronghold. He accused the NPP of abandoning projects and only rushing to complete them as elections approach .

The NDC is aiming to secure over 30% of votes in the Ashanti Region, which would be a significant gain for the party. Mahama's campaign has been gaining momentum, with some polls even suggesting that he's leading Dr. Bawumia with 51.1% ahead of the December elections .

It's worth noting that Dr. Bawumia has also been actively campaigning in the region, taking jabs at Mahama for allegedly avoiding a debate ahead of the elections. The banter between the two candidates highlights the charged atmosphere as Ghana approaches the crucial presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7 .