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politics1 year ago

NDC's Strategic Victory and Celebrations Amid Election Tensions

Dr. Edward Omane Boamah, the NDC's Director of Elections and IT, revealed that the party's extensive preparation and use of advanced analytics allowed them to predict their victory in the December 7 elections by 7 PM, well before official results were announced. The NDC trained 153,000 individuals for electoral operations, although some challenges in agent deployment were noted. The party's reliance on data and technology was crucial in monitoring the voting process and projecting outcomes, providing confidence during vote counting.

politics1 year ago

John Mahama's Return: Can He Fulfill Ghana's Hopes?

John Mahama has been declared the president-elect of Ghana, winning with 56.6% of the vote against Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia's 41.6%. This marks a significant comeback for Mahama, who previously served as president from 2012 to 2017. In his victory speech, Mahama promised a new beginning for Ghana, which is currently facing an economic crisis. The election saw a voter turnout of 60.9% and was generally peaceful, although there were some incidents of violence. Mahama's victory also marks the election of Ghana's first female Vice-President, Jane Naana Opoku Agyemang.

politics1 year ago

NPP's 2024 Election Loss Sparks Calls for Leadership Accountability

Ace broadcaster Bright Kankam Boadu attributes the New Patriotic Party's (NPP) loss in Ghana's 2024 general elections to the arrogance of its Members of Parliament, who he claims acted superior and neglected their constituents. This behavior, coupled with their failure to address local issues and ostentatious displays of wealth, eroded voter trust. The National Democratic Congress (NDC) capitalized on this, securing a majority in parliament and winning the presidential race with John Dramani Mahama defeating NPP's Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia.

business1 year ago

American Airlines Reverses Mileage Cuts Amid Travel Agent Backlash

American Airlines has reversed its plan to eliminate mileage-earning from some travel agency tickets due to confusion. The airline still aims to move to new distribution capability (NDC) over time. The change was initially set for May 1, then delayed to July, and now canceled following Chief Commercial Officer Vasu Raja's departure. The decision comes as American Airlines struggles to capture business travel upticks seen by competitors like Delta and United.