While thousands of delegates across Ghana walked comfortably to their polling stations on Saturday, January 31, to participate in the NPP presidential primary, 37-year-old Frank Nti chose a different path—one of grit, pain, and unyielding resolve.

In a scene that brought the Roman Catholic School Voting Centre in the Assin South Constituency to a standstill, Mr. Nti, a physically challenged Polling Station Secretary, abandoned any hope of a smooth journey.

Instead, he dropped to the rugged, dusty earth and began a gruelling 30-metre crawl on his knees and palms to reach the ballot box.

As the morning sun intensified, the sharp gravel of the Assin Nyankomasi terrain bit into his skin.

Onlookers and fellow delegates froze in a mix of shock and admiration, watching the two-term party official refuse to let a lack of mobility hinder his democratic duty.

The silence at the centre was broken only by the murmurs of those in disbelief.

One delegate, witnessing the ordeal, was overheard asking if the man truly intended to crawl the entire distance, adding, “I’ve never seen anything like this!”

Others debated offering assistance, but Mr. Nti’s focused expression signalled that this was a personal mission he intended to finish on his own terms.

A father of three and a lotto forecaster by profession, Nti transformed what could have been a moment of pity into a masterclass in civic responsibility.

“I’m a human being like any other, so I won’t let my physical challenge let me down,” he told the Ghana News Agency in a voice that remained steady despite the physical toll of his journey.

Thoughtful Inclusion at the Polls

While his journey to the centre was solitary, his arrival was met with significant institutional support.

Mr. Nti was quick to praise the local police for their help in navigating his movement across the more treacherous patches of the school grounds.

He also highlighted the adaptive measures taken by the Electoral Commission (EC) to ensure his vote remained secret and comfortable.

“Because of my inability to stand, the EC officials provided me a chair to sit and thumbprint and folded my paper before voting. That was so helpful to me and I thank them from the bottom of my heart,” he said.

A Rallying Cry for Political Inclusion

Frank Nti’s crawl was more than just a vote; it was a political statement.

He used the platform to challenge others within the disability community to move from the sidelines of Ghanaian politics into active roles of leadership.

“Get involved to champion your cause; don’t shy away,” he implored, framing political participation as an essential tool for advocacy.

Though he maintained strict ballot secrecy regarding his preferred candidate, Nti’s loyalty to the New Patriotic Party (NPP) remained absolute.

He pledged that regardless of who wins the presidential primary, his dedication to the party’s victory in the general election is final.

“I’ll work with any candidate who wins,” he affirmed, epitomising the spirit of unity that the party leadership has called for throughout the primary season.