NDC May Win Dec 7 Elections – Fitch Solutions Predicts

Fitch Solutions, a Research and data firm, has predicted victory for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) in the December 7 general elections.

According to the London-based firm, this year’s elections may be tilted in favor of the NDC due to the economic crises facing Ghanaians.

“We believe that the opposition NDC has a stronger chance of winning the upcoming general elections compared to the ruling NPP. Recent polls consistently place the NDC ahead with the most recent survey showing 54 % of respondents favoring the NDC.

“In addition, multiple surveys have shown that economic management and job creation are going to be the most important issues during the election for voters which we believe will put the ruling NPP at a disadvantage given the economic challenges that the country has faced over the last couple of years”, Mike Kruiniger, an Associate Director, Country Risk at Fitch Solutions, stated.

Speaking on the Mid-Year Review for Sub Saharan Africa, Mr. Kruiniger explained that “in terms of what a government change will mean for the economy, we think that policy direction under a likely NDC government will not largely change”, adding “the NDC will most likely stick to Ghana’s IMF programme particularly as the party has shown commitment in the past to international agreements and obligations. So in summary, we expect policy continuation in Ghana despite a likely government change”.

Source: Ghmessenger.com