7 Celebrities who actively campaigned for the NDC in 2016 but still lost
These celebraties, in 2016, showed their political colours as they threw their support for the then incumbent government, NDC ahead of elections.
The NDC had several celebs on board to actively campaign for them that year but to their shock, that year turned to be the year they suffered one of their worse setbacks.
Today we invite you to have a look at 7 Celebrities who were at the disposal of The NDC and John Mahama in 2016 yet trailed by 7.8% of the vote.
After this, it is fair to say that elections aren’t won with having the support of only top-notch figures, but the majority
1. Kwame Dzokoto
The comedian and TV presenter did not only campaign for Jonh Mahama, he went ahead contested as an MP under the NDC in the Tarkwa Nsuaem constituency. unfortunately, he lost.
2. John Dumelo
John Dumelo is currently the NDC paliamentary candidate for Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency. He first showed his political colour in 2012. Also in 2016, the actor was caught activity compagning for the party.
3. Mzbel
Mzbel has solidly stood behind former president Mahama since 2016. The singer even composed a campaign song for the party at that time. Her support for the Mahama got People attacking her for her choice, she also hit back at them.
4. Rex Omar
Rex Omar is a strong NDC supporter who has been with the party since 2008. He once said he’s pleased to be with the party and doesn’t see the need to join the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Highlife musician was one of the many celebrities who publicly endorsed the party in 2016.
5. Abeiku Santana
Abeiku Santana is one of the media personalities who were behind president Mahama. He even wanted to contest in the 2016 NDC primaries in the Mfantseman constituency but opted out after all the media hype.
6. Tracey Boakye
Kumawood Actress, Tracey Boakye is an solid member of the NDC. During the 2016 general elections, Ghanaians did not spare Tracey when she released her campaign video endorsing former President Mahama.
7. Ola Micheal
Michael Kwaku Ola was initially an NPP man but had a change of mind during the 2016 general elections. He can be tagged as the ‘coach’ for this team of entertainers who campaigned for NDC at that time.
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