The NPP has long championed the slogan “Break the 8,” representing their desire to disrupt the historic 8-year cycle of governance alternating between the two major political parties in Ghana, the NPP and NDC. Their goal has been to extend their rule beyond the typical two-term limit that has characterized the Fourth Republic. For the past few years, they’ve worked hard to build a campaign around this idea, hoping to persuade Ghanaians to give them a third consecutive term in power. The “8” in their slogan was meant to signal the breaking of the cycle and a move toward continued NPP dominance.
However, in a turn of events that can only be described as remarkable, John Dramani Mahama has drawn the number 8 on the ballot for the upcoming presidential election. This occurrence feels almost divine, as if fate itself is reminding everyone that, indeed, there is something special about this number. For a campaign that aimed to “break the 8,” the fact that Mahama—a key figure in Ghanaian politics who embodies the alternative to NPP leadership—has been given the number 8 position might be seen as more than mere coincidence. It might be viewed as a sign from Allah, a powerful message that the future may not unfold as the NPP had envisioned.
The number 8, already ingrained in the minds of Ghanaians due to the NPP’s slogan, now seems to carry a new meaning, one that could work to the NDC’s advantage. Ghanaians are already familiar with the significance of the “8,” but with Mahama positioned as number 8 on the ballot, it presents a different interpretation of the cycle. Rather than breaking the 8, it seems that the 8 might actually serve as a turning point for Mahama to regain leadership and restore what many believe has been lost in the last eight years. The symbolic power of this number cannot be understated, and for many, it serves as a sign that divine forces may be guiding the process.
In Islamic thought, the number 8 is often associated with balance, justice, and renewal—qualities that many Ghanaians might associate with Mahama’s return to power. It represents a new chapter, one that seeks to address the imbalances and challenges the country has faced in recent years. As the election approaches, Ghanaians may increasingly see the significance of this symbolic number, associating it with positive change, renewal, and a hopeful future for the nation.
This divine alignment, with Allah being “Great” and aligning John Mahama’s campaign with the number 8, might well be a message of hope for Ghanaians. As we approach the December elections, the sense of anticipation grows, and the number 8 continues to resonate in powerful ways—both as a symbol of the NPP’s hopes and now as a marker of John Mahama’s potential resurgence. Allah’s greatness shines through moments like these, where something as simple as a ballot position can carry so much weight, offering a sense of destiny for Mahama and the NDC.
Indeed, Allah is Great, and as the number 8 echoes through the minds of Ghanaians, it seems more likely that this election will be remembered as a moment when a higher power played a role in reshaping the future of Ghana.
