Story by Nsor Paul Mensah
Nima, Accra - The Ayawaso East Constituency witnessed an unprecedented turnout of over 20,000 people at the finals of the Hon. Zak Rahman Community Gala football competition, a significant increase from previous years. The event, organized by the New Patriotic Party (NPP) parliamentary candidate for the constituency, Hon. Zak Rahman, has sent a strong message about the changing political landscape in the Constituency.
"This has never happened in the Ayawaso East Constituency before," Zak Rahman expressing amazement at the large crowd. "Many 1,000 people came to watch the finals, and this is a clear indication that the narrative is now different."
The football competition, which had been ongoing for a month, was not just a sporting event but also a platform for the NPP candidate to engage with the community. The gala was a political event organized by Hon. Zak Rahman, aiming to change the perception that the Ayawaso East constituency is a stronghold of the National Democratic Congress (NDC).
"This is a message that everybody should know, that the narrative now is different," the speaker said. "It's not what people think the Ayawaso East used to be. To be able to put these numbers together within a short time, I think that my message, my political party NPP, has been generally accepted by the people of Ayawaso East and Nima, and is definitely going to translate in the December 7 elections."
Hon. Zak Rahman, the NPP parliamentary candidate, has been actively engaged with the community, assisting over 700 youth and women, many of whom are interested in sports. The gala also attracted the presence of scouts and coaches who were on the lookout for talented players.
Furthermore, the candidate has been working to provide job opportunities for the people of Ayawaso East. He mentioned that over 200 companies in the constituency have agreed to support the community by offering at least 400 job opportunities annually, covering various roles from cleaners to drivers.
The successful organization of the Zak Rahman Community Gala and the overwhelming response from the community have bolstered the NPP candidate's confidence in securing the Ayawaso East constituency in the upcoming December 7 elections.