Newly elected Ghana’s Member of Parliament (MP) for Gomoa Central, Kwame A Plus has praised dancehall artist Shatta Wale’s role and advice for his victory in the 2024 parliamentary election.
A Plus revealed that the dancehall artiste’s advice on leadership and connecting with people was instrumental in shaping his campaign strategy, ultimately leading to his success.
Speaking about his interaction with Shatta Wale, A Plus stated: “I asked him how he manages to have such a massive following.
“He told me to focus on people’s needs, solve their problems, and be a leader who gives back. He even used Jesus Christ as an example of someone who gained followers by addressing their issues.”
He added that he acknowledged the profound impact of the advice: “It turned out to be very helpful. Wisdom can come from unexpected places, and Shatta Wale is incredibly intelligent.”
On 7 December 2024, A Plus secured a significant victory, defeating Naana Eyiah Quansah of the New Patriotic Party (NPP). Naana Eyiah, a two-term MP and Deputy Minister for the Interior, received 11,637 votes.
A Plus won with 14,277 votes, while the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, Ywason Mohamed, finished third with 10,112 votes out of the 36,026 valid votes cast.
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