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Spencer Wan Blog of Friday, 6 December 2024

Source: Eric Afatsao

The NPP rally yesterday left NPP supporters feeling let down.

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When the New Patriotic Party (NPP) held its last rally before the elections, supporters experienced major disruptions because a broken sound system interrupted important statements by senior officials. Many guests were left disappointed and angered by the event's technical issues, which hampered its ability to unite the party's base.

Thousands of fans eager to hear from the party's leading officials flocked to the gathering, which got underway with great enthusiasm. People were anticipating inspirational speeches meant to enliven the audience, so the air was packed with excitement. But when the audience couldn't hear the remarks due to an unexpected malfunction in the sound system, the enthusiasm soon gave way to frustration.

Confusion swept over the gathering despite party officials' attempts to speak during the incident. There were a lot of supporters who were unhappy, and one of them said, "This is intolerable! How is this possible at such a crucial moment? We were all anticipating this, and now we are unable to even hear our leaders," a second fan sorrowfully said.

Several guests started to doubt the event's planning as the disturbance progressed. Party officials tried to reassure the audience that experts were working to fix the problem in an effort to calm them down. However, the interruption clearly disturbed many, and their assurances did little to calm the mounting irritation.

Following a short pause, the sound system was adjusted, and the speeches started up again. But many found it hard to get back into the speeches because the initial enthusiasm had faded. It could have been prevented,” said one discouraged supporter. It should have been more prepared for such a significant event for the NPP.


Reactions were all over social media after the gathering, especially from National Democratic Congress (NDC) supporters. On Twitter, some expressed support for the NDC, while others made fun of the NPP's organizational flaws.

This incident emphasizes how crucial careful organization and preparation are for political gatherings, particularly those that take place in the run-up to significant elections. For the NPP to win back the trust of its supporters and guarantee the campaign's continued success, these logistical issues must be resolved.