Dr Charles Dwamena, popularly known as Dr China, has picked number four on the ballot paper in the New Patriotic Party (NPP) General Secretary race, as he intensifies his campaign to lead the party’s administrative machinery.
Dr China, who is seeking to become the next General Secretary of the NPP, will appear as number four on the ballot paper, a position his campaign team believes gives the candidature a clear identity ahead of the internal election.
The aspirant has also adopted the slogan “Aseɛ Hɔ Aa”, which has become a rallying cry for his campaign as he seeks to mobilise delegates and supporters around his vision of rebuilding and strengthening the NPP.
His candidature is further associated with the message “Make the Elephant Wild Again,” reflecting his stated ambition to inject renewed energy, discipline and vibrancy into the party.
‘Aseɛ Hɔ Aa’
The slogan “Aseɛ Hɔ Aa” is expected to feature prominently in Dr China’s campaign engagements as he tours the country to interact with delegates.
His supporters say the slogan captures the confidence and determination behind his bid, while his ballot position — No. 4 — is expected to become an important feature of the campaign as the contest gathers momentum.
Dr China is seeking to convince delegates that he has the experience, energy and organisational capacity required to manage the affairs of the party and coordinate its structures effectively.
Make the Elephant Wild Again
A major feature of his campaign is the call to “Make the Elephant Wild Again.”
The Elephant, which is the symbol of the NPP, is being used by Dr China’s campaign as a metaphor for a stronger, more energetic and better-organised party.
He and his supporters believe the NPP must rebuild its grassroots structures, strengthen its internal organisation and reconnect more effectively with members at the constituency and polling-station levels.
According to the campaign, a revitalised grassroots structure would be crucial to restoring confidence among party supporters and positioning the NPP for future electoral contests.
Grassroots at the centre
Dr China’s campaign is expected to place significant emphasis on grassroots mobilisation, with the General Secretary position requiring strong coordination between the national leadership and structures across the country.
His supporters contend that the party needs an administration capable of listening to its grassroots members while ensuring that decisions taken by the national leadership are effectively communicated and implemented.
They argue that strengthening the party from the grassroots would help create a more cohesive and responsive organisation.
No. 4 campaign
With No. 4 now assigned to Dr China on the ballot paper, his campaign team is expected to intensify its mobilisation efforts and use the number as a central identification point in its communication with delegates.
The combination of “No. 4,” “Aseɛ Hɔ Aa” and “Make the Elephant Wild Again” is expected to form the core of his campaign branding as the General Secretary contest progresses.
For Dr China and his supporters, the race is not simply about winning an internal party election but about rebuilding the NPP into what they describe as a more disciplined, united, vibrant and competitive political organisation.
As the contest gathers momentum, delegates will be presented with competing visions for the future administration of the party.
For Dr Charles Dwamena, however, his message remains firmly centred on renewal: Ballot No. 4 — “Aseɛ Hɔ Aa” — and a determination to make the Elephant wild again.
