The National Communications Director of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), Sammy Gyamfi, has said that the outcome of the recent US presidential election will not influence the results of Ghana's upcoming polls.

Speaking on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Saturday, November 9, Sammy Gyamfi pointed out that the US election was determined by critical issues rather than party symbols, and Ghanaians will make their electoral decisions based on their own local circumstances.

Gyamfi stated that unlike the US, Ghana's elections will focus on the pressing concerns affecting the everyday lives of citizens, such as the economy, living conditions, and the effectiveness of the current government.

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He noted that these issues will play a more significant role in shaping the voting behaviour of the electorate, rather than any external influence, such as the victory of Donald Trump in the US.

Addressing the idea that the result of the US election could sway Ghanaian voters, Gyamfi made it clear that Ghanaians are not likely to vote for any candidate simply because of an international political outcome.

Instead, he argued, the electorate will prioritise their own immediate needs and concerns when deciding who to support in the upcoming election.

Mr Gyamfi reiterated that Ghanaians are intelligent and politically aware, and they will not allow foreign events to cloud their judgment in choosing their next leader.

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He stressed that the NDC remains focused on presenting a clear, issue-based campaign that addresses the challenges faced by Ghanaians, which will be the determining factor in the polls.

"I have said that the fact Donald Trump won election in the US does not necessarily mean party A or Party will election in Ghana. In times past Ghana used to have a very striking resemblance or a common feature that we shared with the USA in terms of regime change and anytime Americans voted for change, we also saw change in Ghana, but that changed in 2020 when Americans voted for change but in Ghana President Akufo-Addo was retained."

"So I am not one of those who think that the fact that Trump was an election means that NPP or NDC will win. The US election was not a contest of symbols but a contest premised on critical issues," he stated.